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Phono Preamp. With transformer or fully active

What is the difference in sound between a fully active phono stage and one that uses a transformer for part of gain 

I read  discussions in External SUT’s being used and phono stages with built in transformers ?

I noticed that CJ Tea2 has two inputs one is with transformer & one is fully active ?

l also read discussions on fully active 
What is better?   Lol

is the sound softer, more detail , more soundstaging? Quieter?

jeff
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frozentundra OP
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@rauliruegas 

very interesting on the concept of transformers 
it does make sense 

so, As a general rule 
Transformer step up provide softening of transients ? Vs full active ? 
Jeff
frozentundra OP
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Mglik;

4 separate transformers as step up for ?   4 inputs ?    All Mc ?

interesting 

jeff
frozentundra OP
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Boy;

Who would have thought SUT’s are so controversial in application. My 2 buddies , that are LP guys, both have fully active with lots of adjustability.
Their systems sound superb, with a Lyra & Purpleheart cartridges 
I think it’s best to start fully active, as it appears
Being a vinyl , newby, 
Then listen and see how it goes

jeff
frozentundra OP
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@atmasphere 

Are you the guys who do OTL amps?

I loved your setups with classic & their horn speakers

Do you do “ just” phono pre’s ? 
Jeff
frozentundra OP
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This is kinda off track , but transformer, based 

Mac amps ?  Claim they are “ auto-transformer” coupled.

what does that mean ?

jeff

ps: what is sound difference between a preamp with & without transformers?
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