Moving-Coil Step-Up Transformer SUT

Fjn04, I'm very impressed with Bob's 1131 SUT. IMO, it does not have the veiling (or smearing) of low level detail that a lot of lesser SUT's are prone to. Mine is a 1:10/1:20 (using the 1:10 position) but I had to change the input resistor on my MM tube phono stage to get the reflected impedance down to the 30 ohms that worked best in my system.

If you have a 47k input and can not change the resistance than the 1:30 SKY model may be a better match if the extra gain is not an issue for you. FWIU, the 1131 set to 1:40 may be to much gain especially if your phono pre is SS.

I assume the 20X2L is for a secondary system?

Jjrenman- Thanks, and yes the DV is in my secondary system. I am running it in to a Heed Quasar, with very good results. Perhaps the Quasar is not ideal with a Very LOMC, but it's an excellent value. Liking the 20X and Quasar as I do, my thought is why not try an SUT. The Quasars Load options according to my dealer are 100, 470, or 1000. That's if my memory serves anyway. I looked it up online to confirm, and apparently the specs are a secret. (-: Cheers-Don

I have 2. One built into my Nagra VPS (and it's wound by Nagra) and EAR MC4. Both are darn nice...The Nagra is more linear, the EAR sounds more pleasing. The Nagra I tend to use with my Lyra Atlas, the EAR with my Allaerts MC2 Finish...

Dear Agiaccio: I own several SUTs my advise is that find out a Denon AU-340 ( second hand, low price. ) a great SUT where you need to rewire internally for it can shows that greatness. IMHO not only at the level of today top SUTs but even can outperform some of them.

It's user friendly and you can choose between different gain and impedance and can connect two different cartridges and choose in between to playback. Those cartridges can be either MM/MI or LOMC ones.

Regards and enjoy the music,
R.