External step-up transformer with Io or MP-1

Thanks Ralph.

My experience is that while you can get the overall setup to be quieter, ultimately you find that the phono is not as interesting as before- brighter, less bass impact, less transparent

These traits are what I would expect to hear from an SUT and, as such, I was surprised to hear people taking about the 'magic' that some of them provide.

Given the choice, I think I would prefer analog though a really good transformer than listen to digital :)

Message received.