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  1. adnick

    SUT Camouflage!!!

    When using old tubes equipment and vintage turntables, some of the more modern equipment like CD players and step up transformers (SUTs) can look out of place. To help them blend in I’ve employed a bit of cover and concealment ;) (see photos), that’s a CD player on bottom… One unintended...
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    • cartridge denon fisher sut tubes turntable
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. 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
    • Thread
    • cartridge gain head amp lomc mc moving coil ortofon phono step up transformer sut
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. sqlsavior

    Stereo Mojo - Lost & Found

    Friday I was watching a short movie about the Carpenters on PBS, on the modest HT setup in my bedroom, and when they broke off into their fund-raising schtick, I thought “I can do better than this”, and went out into the living room and put on my greatest hits LP of theirs - Carpenters The...
    • sqlsavior
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    • depth disappointment downgrade imaging sound quality soundstage surprise sut transparency upgrade
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  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. MisterDK

    Questions for SUT users running vintage transformers -

    Hey folks, wondering if you SUT users are hearing much difference in the brands of the transformers they’re built with. Assuming that your transformer gain and loading is close to correct for your cartridge and phono preamp, are you finding that some brands sound harsher or more metallic, some...
  6. G

    Interesting SUT

    Gents, As one or two of you may have seen I have been looking at changing my phono stage as I want to be able to use my Denon DL-103 and my T8 is not suitable. There has been mention of using a SUT which interested me as the zero noise induced into the line is a very attractive idea. I have...
  7. D

    SUT Options for Audio Technica AT-ART7 Cartridge

    I am looking for some suggestions for properly gain staging this cartridge. I would prefer to use an SUT with it because of the extremely low output voltage (0.12mV). A 1 to 20 SUT would put the output at about 2.4mV, which should be fine with the correct active gain stage behind it. However...
  8. mjw21a

    Just bought a Hashimoto HM3 SUT on fleabay

    Ok, so I had an itch for a new SUT and bought a Hashimoto HM-3 SUT off eBay wire for both gain levels. (1:20 and 1:40 I think). Now I'm pretty sure this is way too high a gain level for my 0.5mv Audio Technica ART9 though probably perfect for my Fidelity Research FR-7. I believe resistive...
    • mjw21a
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    • art9 autdio technica fidelity research fr-7 fr7 hashimoto hm-3 hm3 sut
    • Replies: 82
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. mjw21a

    Anyone tried a Boyu Reisong SUT?

    Has anyone tried one of these with a LOMC cart? It's price makes it interesting. Could make LOMC's affordable for many who wouldn't otherwise consider it...
  10. davstev

    Denon HA-500 recap: which replacements?

    Hi, Planning to recap my Denon HA-500 headamp while my Denon Zu 103 is in the soundsmith hospital. Looking at the service manual, I can see a relatively small number of electrolytic caps. I suspect cap choice at this stage can make a huge difference, since you're amplifying a tiny signal...
    • davstev
    • Thread
    • capactior denon ha-1000 ha-500 headamp panasonic fc recap step-up transformer sut
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. grindfix

    Denon DP-52F / DL-300 with Pioneer SX-1280 SUT advice for LOMC

    Anyone can recommend inexpensive / budget SUT for above mentioned combo? DL-300 output is 0.3mv Pioneer SX-1280 Phono sensitivity is 2.5mv Sound is not that bad without SUT, but I have to crank the volume up close to 12 o'clock and I'm sure not all frequencies are coming through either. Are...
  12. rothwellaudio

    new supplier of SUTs in USA

    I'm pleased to announce that Needledoctor in the USA are now stocking Rothwell step-up transformers http://www.needledoctor.com/Welcome?search=Rothwell
  13. 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
  14. rothwellaudio

    Rothwell Headspace recommended by Hi-Fi Choice

    The Headspace moving coil headamp is reviewed in this month's Hi-Fi Choice and is recommended. http://www.rothwellaudioproducts.co.uk/html/headspace_review.html The specs etc. can be found here http://www.rothwellaudioproducts.co.uk/html/headspace_mc_headamp.html Better than a step-up...
  15. JimmyEL34

    Help - Very Strange Problem w/DynaVector 17d3

    I have a "new everything" system. Custom built turntable with new SME M-2 arm, new DynaVector 17d3 Karat, Decware SUT unit using Sowter 1:20 SUT's and varible resistance loading pot, Decware ZP3 phono stage, Decware Z Stage pre-amp, Decware Torii Mk IV power amp, into my Klipsch KG4's rated...
    • JimmyEL34
    • Thread
    • 17d3 dynavector glare karat loading midrange rothwell sowter sut
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. 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
    • Thread
    • denon dp47f dl301 entre phono stage step up transformer sut
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. Funky54

    How many have switched from MM carts to LOMC?

    Ok, so how many here have gone from MM to LOMC? Are you glad you did? Please share in your post if you did it with low, medium or high mass tone arm. Please share if your using a SUT or head amp. What MM did you leave and what LOMC did you go to?
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