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  1. J

    Using Mac 1700 In Japan

    Hello. I'm new here. I moved to Japan from USA recently and I brought my McIntosh Mac 1700 and some KLH Model 17s with me (I bought a Japanese turntable here) When I listen to music through the aux like bluetooth etc, it sounds great. But when I listen to records I notice it's pretty...
  2. Chaostoday

    Recommend step up Transformer

    I have a Denon PMA-600NE that has a Euro plug. I have brought it back over here to the states and understand that I have to use a step up transformer to give it the 230V it requires. Would love to have some solid suggestions on what to use to run this integrated amp safely. I have read that...
  3. davstev

    Gain requirements: Ultra LOMC cartridges

    Hi all, In the past, I've used a selection of MM and MC cartridges. However, just recently, for cheap I acquired an ultra low output MC, a MC-20 by ortofon, and it needs a re-tip. The output is super low: 0.07mV. (This is the MK1 version, with the purple/blue body, circa 1980, much lower than...
    • davstev
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    • cartridge gain head amp lomc mc moving coil ortofon phono step up transformer sut
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. A

    Need help with some SUT research

    Hello! My inaugural post! I upgraded my turntable and cart and I'm now MC (EAT C Sharp with the black ortofon quintet!), but I need a SUT to work with my tube preamp. So Budgie used CineMag transformers for their SUTs, and the info on those are pretty good since CineMag published a bit about...
  5. BigBogner

    Ortofon MCA-76 LOMC Compatibility

    Good morning friends, Last week, I purchased a Rotel RP900 with a beautiful Sumiko Talisman S cartridge. Since my SX-880 lacks a MC phono input, and I rather like my Pioneer’s phono stage, I decided the best move would be a step-up transformer or head amp device to increase my cartridges...
    • BigBogner
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    • ortofon mca-76 pioneer sx-880 step up transformer
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. K

    Moving coil cart current setup

    Howdy! I’m brand new to the forum. I’ve been slowly building my hifi turntable setup which consists of a Technics sl1200, Denon 103r moving coil cart, an Emotiva usp-1, an my most recent purchase of an Emotiva XPA-2 gen 2. Since moving toward a MC cart I’ve had issues with low volume. I figured...
  7. nickdinatale

    Gray Research 808A step up/equalizer?

    I've had this sitting around for a few months now and had never paid too much attention to it considering it's mono. It came with the broadcast turntable I own and was installed inside, but not being used. After spending all day yesterday wiring up a SUT box, it dawned on me that perhaps THIS is...
    • nickdinatale
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    • 808a equalize gray preamp research step up transformer
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. seaneee

    Step Up Transformer options/advice for MC Blue Point no.2 cart

    Hey all. Looking for some advice to give my Blue Point no.2 a little boost. I'm running it through a Luxman SQ38Ds tube amp — the one without the internal transformer. Even though the amp is technically supposed to handle MC carts, it's a little on the quiet side. So looking for some options...
    • seaneee
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    • blue point no.2 luxman sq38ds mc step up transformer sumiko
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. John Parkey

    Does using a step up transformer hurt sound quality?

    I have the opportunity to purhase a Marantz pm52 se integrated amp, but it was made for the european market and is wired for 230 volts. Does anyone know if using a step up transformer, ie from 120 to 230 volts, affects sound quality?
  10. davstev

    Denon HA-500 Head amp + Hummmmmm

    Hi all, Got the lovely looking and lovely sounding HA-500 Head amp to pair with my Denon 103 Zu. Sounding great, except...... for the.... Hummmmmm It irks me, because it's sounding great except for the hum, which is pretty evident when turned up. Also it seems to be mostly in one channel, but...
    • davstev
    • Thread
    • denon ha-500 head amp headamp step up transformer step-up transformer sut
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. Tharbamar

    MC Step Up Transformer Dilemma (Choosing Right SUT)

    For my musical enjoyment and trying to improve the sound of vinyl playback in my 2 channel system, I wanted to try step up transformers (some says it's magical)but I'm not planning to pay mega bucks for simple step up transformers. I went ahead and tried a few step up transformers for my Denon...
    • Tharbamar
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    • denon dp47f dl301 entre phono stage step up transformer sut
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. S

    step up transformer

    first post...please bear with me...need guidance regarding Stanton 981 low output cart...I understand this is a moving magnet cart that requires a step up to provide gain...all of the info regarding step up's I've viewed refer to moving iron cart's....not sure where to go from here....any help...
    • stuboyo1
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    • gain stanton step up transformer
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
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