Which SUT? .... for .3mv/10 ohms MC cartridge into 3mv MM input sensitivity

I went thru all the notes, every recommendation, every one I found. I couldn't put myself or you thru any more research. I got mail to open, bills to pay today deadline!  

I chose the Fidelity Research FRT-4 because:

3 inputs, bypass and 4 settings: 3 ohms,10 ohms, 30 ohms,100 ohms

For this cartridge .3mv/10ohm:

10 ohm = 21x = 6.3mV = 107 ohm load
30 ohm = 18x = 5.5mv = 140 ohm load

3 ohm and 100 ohm options for unknown future MC

MM pass thru for my Mono Cartridge

I like 3 inputs option too, you never know.

Unit tested, seller knows electronics, 100% rating, takes returns

https://www.ebay.com/itm/333648114135?ul_noapp=true 

So, 'add to cart'. $630. + ship + tax + fees
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It's all Bill's fault I fell into this MC rabbit hole.

Thanks to everyone, it was a treat to go back and review the whole thread. This forum has been good to me.

Elliott

rauliruegas

you know I respect your opinion, my thinking is

I prefer vintage, and Bill’s Denon will be here to compare, so my 71 year old ears will decide.

Shielding, ??? I won’t tolerate any hum, I have none now, back it will go, however, I have some confidence in Fidelity Research quality.

I have 30 days to return it, I don’t think cost of shipping is a big risk to get all these options/features.

Beyond 30kh, my beloved horn T350 tweeters are rated 3500 to 23kh

https://products.electrovoice.com/binary/T350%20EDS.pdf

I started, still have the T35, changed to T350,

https://audioxpress.com/article/remembering-the-electro-voice-t35-super-tweeter

spares of both as well as the 15w woofers

https://products.electrovoice.com/binary/15W,%2015BW,%2015WK,%2015BWK%20EDS.pdf

I have original pair and spare Fisher 80az mono amps ready if my Cayin blows up (no hum)

https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/fisher_80_az80az.html

Like I say, I like/prefer Vintage.

Except for the new Russian Blackbird 12.5" tonearm, my main Denon T81 TT, rear Acos arm (where this new MC cartridge will alternate with Mono MM), and new to me office Vertical TT LT-5V, and my Teac X2000r Reel to Reels are vintage. Speakers in my office are vintage B&W bookshelf with vintage Velodyne 12" powered sub-woofer. Can Carver 400t Cube Amp be considered Vintage? If not, I’ll haul my shop Tandberg 2080 Receiver up here. Not to forget, mx110z downstairs is awesome vintage tube tuner/preamp.

E.: Never mind, my mistake.

R.

Carver, Vintage?

looked up the Carver cube, 1981, 39 years old, I think it qualifies as vintage, but it looks as modern today as it did in 1981. I’ve been careful with it’s cheap speaker clips, but it’s doing a very nice job in my office. No power switch, no vol or balance, just On when plugged in. Separate control needed to turn it off, or unplug it.

I’ve got his AM/FM Tuner also, same modern look. Technically amazing, but the mx110z tuner’s tube sound beats it easily. mx110z needs a good signal, I put a separate TV/FM antenna in attic aimed directly at WBGO Jazz. Someone here (my memory sucks, sorry I can't remember whom) pointed out their antenna is actually in NYC. I found it online, happily my aim goes over Newark to the antenna there. Their signal is improved but still sucks. My Volvo C70's crappy antenna isn't good enough. Oh well, public radio.