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Passive Dual-Mono Low Output Moving Coil Step-Up Transformer

The output level of MC cartridges is very low, compared to a MM (Moving Magnet) one it is about 10x lower, which means, you need a special phono amplifier. A higher gain is needed to utilize the signals, which can result in a higher noise level and distortion. The MC Step Up Box S3 is the solution.

The MC Step Up Box S3 works very differently compared to a phono preamplifier. The windings ratio of the transformer determines the gain factor. As it works completely passive and no external power is needed, no extra power can be produced. The increase in voltage is achieved by a coresponding decrease is current. As there is no amplification, the MC Step Up Box S3 has a remarkable noise performance and a very low level of distortion. The sound with a Step-Up Transformer will be more lively, dynamic and natural.

Pro-Ject MC Step-Up Box S3 Passive Step-Up Transformer

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DESCRIPTION

Passive Dual-Mono Low Output Moving Coil Step-Up Transformer

The output level of MC cartridges is very low, compared to a MM (Moving Magnet) one it is about 10x lower, which means, you need a special phono amplifier. A higher gain is needed to utilize the signals, which can result in a higher noise level and distortion. The MC Step Up Box S3 is the solution.

The MC Step Up Box S3 works very differently compared to a phono preamplifier. The windings ratio of the transformer determines the gain factor. As it works completely passive and no external power is needed, no extra power can be produced. The increase in voltage is achieved by a coresponding decrease is current. As there is no amplification, the MC Step Up Box S3 has a remarkable noise performance and a very low level of distortion. The sound with a Step-Up Transformer will be more lively, dynamic and natural.

FEATURES
  • Sonic upgrade for MC cartridges
  • Fully passive transformer (no power supply!)
  • Superior sound quality
  • 1:16 transformer ratio
  • Mu-metal transformer shielding
  • Input impedance matching (10 or 100 ohms)
  • Dual-mono design principle
  • High channel separation
  • Gold-plated RCA terminals
  • Solid aluminum chassis shields RF/EMI
  • Available in silver or black
  • Made in Europe
TECHNICAL SPECS
  • Frequency response: 10Hz – 55kHz (+/- 1dB)
  • Gain at 10-40 ohms: 21dB at 1kHz
  • Gain at 40-150 ohms: 24dB at 1kHz
  • Recommended load: 47k ohms / 100pF
  • Input: 1x pair RCA phono sockets
  • Output: 1x pair RCA phono sockets
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 206 x 65 x 164mm
  • Dimensions (standard): 8.11 x 2.56 x 6.46″
  • Mass (weight): 940g (2.07 lbs)
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