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I'm new to Step Up Transformers

     I've recently become aware of the existence of SUTs (step up transformers). My initial thought was " why do I need an SUT when my phono preamp (Zestos Andros PS-1) has a circuit for Low Output MC cartridges?
     But many people seem to think that an SUT plugged into the MM channel of the phono stage will be a massive upgrade. I'd love to hear the opinions of anyone who has experience with SUTs. Thanks!

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dover
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The Paua is a moving iron cartridge and will work best with a high-gain phono stage - not an SUT.

This is not true.

Whilst I am not a fan of SUTs, it comes down to the quality of the various options and more importantly whether the high gain phono vs SUT-MM phono can provide the optimum gain and LOAD.

Each of the options has its plusses and minuses.

chipcalzone
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@jasonbourne71 Facts. I'm using a .75-meter custom-made phono cable between my SUT and phono.

billstevenson
409 posts
 

My Hyperion is a moving iron cartridge and it decidedly works best with a low gain phono stage, and my preference is to use an SUT in to the MM input of every phono stage I have tried it with. 

dover
2,262 posts
 

@billstevenson 

Which SUT are you using with the Hyperion ?

Have you compared many ??

Thanks.

 

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unreceivedogma
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I have a Pro-ject Tube Box DS2, an external phono stage that I run through my tuner line stage on my preamp.

Yeah it’s weird but it works fabulously.

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