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MCT-SPU

Moving Coil Transformer for low impedance cartridges

We searched for long time for a moving coil transformer with – superlative musical qualities for low impedance MC cartridges. The MCT-SPU matches perfectly with pick-ups that require an input impedance of 3-10 ohms. The MCT-SPU is a MC transformer from the classical analog era. Originally, this transformer was manufactured by Telefunken for the studio technology. Now, after approximately a 40 year production break, it is produced again, exclusively for us. The MCT-SPU offers the optimal match for the Ortofon SPU. In addition, other MC cartridges from Ortofon, Koetsu, Ikeda, and Fidelity Research sound outstanding with this transformer. The sound of the MCT-SPU is musical and powerful with outstanding “air” and instrument placement .

Technical data:
frequency range: 5Hz-45000 Hz
step up ratio: 23,5 dB
input impedance: 3 ohms
dimensions: (W x H x D) 11 cm x 7,5 cm x 12 cm

Features:
5 years warranty. Each MCT-SPU is handcrafted in our laboratory. Each unit features engraved lettering, a non-magnetic low resonance case, non-resonant, lacquer coated CNC-milled PCB-boards, ground optimized design, dual channel construction, and only high quality matched components.

Review Hörerlebnis No. 40

Wolfgang Vogel about MCT-SPU (unofficial translation):

... More does not have to be it from musical view – under the MC-transformers, which I know, the few, which can do a little bit more, are out of production or substantially more expensive. Who is interested to explore the musical essence of its black vinyl with a Ortofon SPU/MC-transformer/phono stage with moving magnet combination can close the topic with the acquisition of a MCT SPU. Here the “sound conception” standing behind the MCT-SPU complements itself almost perfectly with that of the SPU. Perhaps the all-last pressure and finest nuances are missing. Who cares? The Ortofon SPU is not a cartridge for nitpickers, no role plays. I have anyhow much joy when music hearing with this “small MC-transformer”. And the „small case“ will not even be noticeable your “better half” with skillful placing…

Review Image Hifi No. 45

Thus Roland Kraft judges the MCT-SPU (unofficial translation):

...It retains spatial coherences and pictures practically completely and reveals themselves beyond that as throughout play-joyfully and dynamically… The clear and open sound of the new old design strikes many of its competitors above all upward around lengths. In the bass the MCT-SPU with swinging joy and precision pleases, otherwise this MC-transformer ranks completely clearly among few the extremely transparent, pleasing discoloration-free exemplars its becoming extinct kind…

MCT 2

Moving coil step up transformer particularly for the Denon DL103 and other high impendance cartridges

The MCT2 is made for “high impedance” MC-cartidges, which require a terminating impedance between 100 ohms and 1000 ohms. The transformer convinced marked with a depth separation, finest dynamic musical and natural sounds. The MCT 2 will bring emotion and atmosphere in the sound. Suitable playing partner for the MCT2 is particularly the Denon DL103 and other pickups, such as EMT, Benz Micro, Goldring, Audio Technica.

Technical data:
frequency range: 25Hz-35000 Hz
step up ratio: 18 dB
input impedance: 120 ohms
dimensions: (W x H x D) 11 cm x 7,5 cm x 12 cm

Features:
5 years warranty. Each MCT 2 is handcrafted in our laboratory. Each unit features engraved lettering, a non-magnetic low resonance case, non-resonant, lacquer coated CNC-milled PCB-boards, ground optimized design, dual channel construction, and only high quality matched components.

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