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EAR MC4 Phono SUT (Step Up Transformer)
Anyone know anything about the EAR MC4 phono step up transformer?
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Mack...here is some stuff that could be helpful:
Art Dudley, Stereophile: Stereophile: Listening #58 Audiogon thread on the MC4: AudiogoN Forums: Ear MC-4 Step up transformer |
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The only thing I've ever heard about them from everyone who has had one is they are wonderful...I'd love to have one to go with my EAR 834P phono stage, a stage I love. I don't think you can go wrong with any EAR product. Tim de Paravincini knows what he doing...one of the best designers in audio.
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If looking for a cheaper option than the MC4, try the Ortofon Verto.
I have had one for a while, but am now using it coupled with my Leben MM phono stage - sounds wonderful with either my dynavector XV-1 or Ortofon SPU Royal - open and wide and adds a little density like most great SUT's. A nice counter balance to my TW Acustik phono. I have yet to use the low gain/high impedance setting - gotta get out one of my denon 103r's for that I guess. |
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I'm using a Decware right now and I think it's about 800 bucks. Very impressive.
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Jeff
You have not heard this piece of Decware have you. Rotary 6 position switch-box model RSB6 DECWARE / RSB6 Rotary Switch Box If it is transparent, certainly a great way to get more tonearms onto your ARC phono Ref2 :-) me, I am intrested |
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