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Old 10-26-2010, 09:10 PM
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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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Anyone know anything about the EAR MC4 phono step up transformer?
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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