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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 ?
shmelev_dm
john_tracy
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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
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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.
harlem
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I have a Bob's Devices 1131 CineMag SUT. This is a brilliant SUT and sells for roughly 1200.00 Check out Bob's website. Art Dudley loves this device and has compared it against the best out there. I can't say enough about its build and sound quality. Best of luck.
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syntax
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Transformer Design is based on perfection and knowledge, based on that , their differences are huge. Some of the better ones are made from Cotter, Fidelity Research and Jensen.
Most out there do change the sound (color), it can be depressing to work with them, I had also the ones from Koetsu, EAR ... really everything but neutral. Good luck. The Kondo SFz is indeed one of the better ones, but the pricing is "special" :-)
You can try to find a technician who replaces your Jensen with those from Jensen's best (no Manufacturer offers top quality here, why should they cut their profit...)..or you buy a better cartridge :-)
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