step up for mc

Dear Halev: I don't want to argue ( this time ) what others already posted about step up transformer but IMHO the best step up transformer is no step up transformer.

Now, IMHO too I think that you could have a very good quality sound performance through MM cartridges ( that beats many high price MC ones ) that does not needs another stage/filter ( step up transformer/gain ) , you can find several very good MM cartridges out there.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

I think Raul has the most sensible solution. Save the money you would spend on the transformers and extra cables and put it towards a better MM cartridge.

09-04-07: Herman
I think Raul has the most sensible solution. Save the money you would spend on the transformers and extra cables and put it towards a better MM cartridge.

And let's not forget how high output MC cartridges keep getting better, from the Denon DL110 to the Sumiko line, the Dynavectors, and many others.

Best of both, and no transformer needed.