All active stages add noise to the signal. SUTs have NO noise! The music signal is heard against a blacker background - more details are perceptible!
Will Step Up Transformer Improve the Sound Quality?
I'm wondering whether a step-up transformer would improve my analog signal path. I have a VPI Prime Signature with a Dynavector 17D3 Karat cart. My phono stage is a Parasound JC3+. The rest of the path is a PS Audio BHK Signature Preamp and a Pass Labs X-150.8 amp into Spatial Audio M3 Turbo S speakers and dual REL S/3 SHO subwoofers using Audience cables. I am looking for advice as to whether adding a SUT would markedly improve the sound. I am also looking for recommendations as to which SUT's would work well in this system.
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Dear @pg62 : That J.Curl design is way better performer that its price can says. You own a very good phono stage that no single SUT can improve in no way against its active MC stage in the JC3+. Stay calm and with out SUT. No need to add to the delicated and very sensitive cartridge signal additional " links " that only degrades that beloved MUSIC signal. https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/parasound-jc-3-phono-preamp Btw and in reference of what @mijostyn posted about your Rel subs: are you running your speakers in full range way with the Rels added only as a low bass reinforcement? Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS, R. |
Again, thank you. I appreciate the expertise here. rauliruegas , I agree that the JC3+ is a fine phono stage. As for the REL's they are utilized for the lows below 32hz which is the bottom end for the Spatial Audio M3 Turbo S. It provides a great bass foundation. You can really hear the difference when they are off. The bass is tight and fast with no bloat. |
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