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| Summary | 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 DS3 B is the solution. Key Features:
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| Specifications | Phono Preamplifier Specifications:
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£799.00
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MC Step Up Box DS3 B
Summary
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 DS3 B is the solution.
Key Features:
- Lundahl LL1678 high quality audio transformer
- Balanced in- and outputs
- Fully passive signal path without power supply
- 1:16 or 1:32 selectable transformer ratio
- Superior sound quality
- Transformer with mu metal shielding
- Dual mono design principle
- Low noise
- Highest channel separation
- Gold-plated RCA terminals
- Solid aluminium casing protects against interference
- Available in silver or black
Phono Preamplifier Specifications:
| Audio Inputs | 1x pair RCA phono sockets, miniXLR, XLR |
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| Audio Outputs | 1x pair RCA phono sockets, miniXLR, XLR |
| Gain | At 10-40 Ohm: 21dB at 1kHz At 40-150 Ohm: 24dB at 1kHz |
| Frequency range | 10Hz - 55kHz: +/- 1dB |
| Recommended Load | 47 kOhm / 100pF |
| Weight | 940g |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 65 x 206 x 153mm (164 with sockets) |
£799.00