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Best MC step up transformer

I am trying to find the MC transformer for my system. Now I am using Koetsu Urushi + Audio Research Phono Ref 1 with Jensen inside. The sound is pretty good but as always I wanna make it better. I've tryed to use old Koetsu MC step up trans but was unhappy about it. The sound was dull, not clear. When I've looked through ebay and audiogon, I've recognized that they are a lot of unknown for me variants (from 6k$ kondo to 100-200 $). Could you advise the best variant from quality/price point of view ?
shmelev_dm
ptmconsulting
1,000 posts
 
If you're on a budget then the Hagerman Piccolo is hard to bear, but it's not a transformer. It's a head amp using op-amps to boost the signal.

Have you seen Dave Slagle's transformers? Very nice. Custom wound to match your cartridge.
carja
39 posts
 
I use a Raphaelite PM 1.1. I bought it through Pacific valve, and although they no longer carry it they might be able to get you one. About $600, and phenomenal in performance. It will give you a deeper bass response than most solid state MC stages.
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syntax
2,193 posts
 
Any SUT delivered without a Data Sheet about it specs is wasted money (Most have no sheet or they are wrong), I would give any SUT to an external Lab for an independent check ... I saw so many where the Tech scratched his head and asked me "Paid more than $50,--??
lotus340r
32 posts
 
Allnic HA3000, check the reviews.
pani
1,219 posts
 
For a more reasonable amount, how does the Lundahl LL1943 compare with the likes of the Audio Note, Fidelity Research or Auditorium 23 ?
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