Reasonably priced MC step up transformer

Fongolio
Fongolio Posts: 3,516
edited August 2010 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
I'm looking for a reasonably priced MC step up transformer. When I recently purchased my Apt-Holman pre-amp (great unit by the way) it came with a PS Audio MC step up transformer which is ok but a little noisy when cranked up and not as much gain as my Carver C-1 pre on the MC phono section. The gain part is not as important as the noise. Just a little too much hiss for my liking.

So if anyone has one they're not using and feel it sounds pretty good and won't make me need to apply for a loan I want to hear from you. Thanks.

Kelvin
SDA-1C (full mods)
Carver TFM-55
NAD 1130 Pre-amp
Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
The Clamp
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited August 2010
    Kelvin I just sold mine. K & K audio makes good kits. That's where I got mine and it was really good. It seems they've raised the price though. Here's the link incase you want to take a look.

    http://www.kandkaudio.com/phonostage.html

    You could also PM Larry (analog97) he knows of other places where you can get step-up xformer kits.
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  • bikerboy
    bikerboy Posts: 1,220
    edited August 2010
    Hi Kelvin,
    I have a Denon HA-500 that I am going to sell for my brother. I have one also. PM me if you are interested in his. I tested it with my DL-103r and it works well.
    Main system: Lyngdorf TDAI-2170 w Polk LSiM 703/ Pioneer 42" plasma w Flex Streamer, Sangaen HDT-1tuner
    Vinyl: Nothingham Spacedeck->Pioneer PL L1000 linear arm->Soundsmith DL 103R w Contact line stylus->SUT->
    Bottlehead Eros
    Digital: I7 PC w/ Jriver playing flac -> Sonore Ultrarendu -> Twisted Pair Audio ESS 9028 w/ Mercury IVY
    CD: DIY Shigaclone
    Vinyl rips: ESI Juli@24/192->Goldwave->i7 PC server
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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited August 2010
    You can also look at http://www.diyhifisupply.com. I've heard some of their stuff, and it is actually quite good. I have plans to build a Django pre when I get that far.
    Turntable: Empire 208
    Arm: Rega 300
    Cart: Shelter 501 III
    Phono Pre: dsachs consulting
    Digital: Marantz SACD 30n
    Pre: Conrad Johnson ET3 SE
    Amp: Conrad Johnson Premier 350
    Cables: Cardas Neutral Reference
    Speakers: SDA 2.3TL, heavily modified
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