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Best MC step up transformer

I am trying to find the MC transformer for my system. Now I am using Koetsu Urushi + Audio Research Phono Ref 1 with Jensen inside. The sound is pretty good but as always I wanna make it better. I've tryed to use old Koetsu MC step up trans but was unhappy about it. The sound was dull, not clear. When I've looked through ebay and audiogon, I've recognized that they are a lot of unknown for me variants (from 6k$ kondo to 100-200 $). Could you advise the best variant from quality/price point of view ?
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dougdma
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When using the Koetsu MC step-up which ARC inputs (low or high) did you plug into?
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gilles130
104 posts
 
I personally use a Hiraga pre pre borrowed by a skilled audiophile,but you may found something interesting on Salvatore site.
http://www.high-endaudio.com/RC-Step-ups.html.
I know one man quite satisfied with the concordant one on a high end system.
john_tracy
341 posts
 
I'm using a pair of silver Lundahl 1931AGs fronting a Sonus Veritas beta Venice. Transparency is not an issue. Neither are dynamics (micro and macro), transient response, harmonic development or musical flow. Bad news, not cheap.
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jfrech
1,816 posts
 
I can't give you a reply that matches with your equipment or cartridge...but I am using a EAR MC4 SUT. With both a Lyra Atlas and a Allaerts MC2 Finish...

I'm very happy...

Here is a review with some more info http://www.ultraaudio.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=197:ear-
wrm57
629 posts
 
John_Tracy, do you any idea when the Venice will be ready for market? It's been in the works a long time.
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