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ZYX Airy 3 Best SUT

I want to run an Airy 3 via a SUT into my Audible Illusions 3A MM input. The gain on the phone stage is 28db & the line stage is 30db. I am looking at upgrading my preamp further down the track so this is only a temporary set up, I don't want to spend big money only around $1,000. According to the specs the output on the Airy is 2.4mv & the Recommended Load Impedance is >100 ohms.
Could I please have some recommendations?
Thanks in advance.
dolphytrane
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mofimadness
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If you have 28db of gain through the phono stage and 30db through the line stage, that's 58db total. If your cartridge has 2.4mv of output, that should be an excellent match. Why do you need a SUT?
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jfrech
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I thnk it's a typo above... .24mv. What about the EAR MC4?

I bought one partly by dealer trail and partly from the comments on Ultra Audio. The reviewer did use a Airy 3...

http://www.ultraaudio.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=197:ear-mc-4-step-up-transformer&catid=37:full-length-reviews&Itemid=2
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syntax
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I agree with Mofimadness. 58dB + 2,4mV is really strong.
Anyway, whenever you think you want more, check out the various Fidelity Research SUT's. You can find them in ebay from time to time, they are good quality.
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