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


Please help me choose a SUT for my 1st MC cartridge.

Now I have more than enough volume using my existing MM cartridges thru my mx110z MM Phono input which says sensitivity 3mv/47k ohms impedance.

AT440ml is 3mv.
Shure 97xe is 4mv
Shure V15VxMR is 5mv
Grado ME+ Mono is 5mv.

coming tomorrow: AT33PTG/2 MC .3mv/10 ohm coil impedance/dc resistance

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signal boost, am I getting it right?

1. Is 3mv a MINIMUM strength for the mx110z input?

2. .3mv x 10 = 3mv (+20db correct?) (minimum boost therefore x10/+20db)?

3, if correct, is .3 x 20 = 6mv equiv to +40db?

4. if so, a SUT providing +40db is more than enough for the .3mv and any likely future MC?
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impedance/loading: I am not getting it.

I read about a general rule: coil impedance x 10 for ____?
A33PTG/2: 10 ohm coil x 10 = 100 ohm

too high impedance sounds thin? bright?
too low impedance sounds dull?

(how?) (minimum?) (where?)
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Thanks as always, and this time I will definitely wait for advice before getting anything. I am not in a hurry for this, Bill will loan me one of his SUT’s until I get my own.

Elliott


elliottbnewcombjr
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.



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.
Sirius XM has the "Real Jazz" channel, which I find to be a Godsend when I am poking around in my car hundreds of miles from home.  The "Sinatra" channel is excellent also.  So far I've resisted the impulse to acquire a Sirius XM receiver for my home audio system, but it actually makes some sense.
I need to look into a better antenna, my wife's car and friends car get it clearly. 

I have come to like public radio, even gave them some money.