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Will Step Up Transformer Improve the Sound Quality?

I'm wondering whether a step-up transformer would improve my analog signal path.  I have a VPI Prime Signature with a Dynavector 17D3 Karat cart.  My phono stage is a Parasound JC3+.  The rest of the path is a PS Audio BHK Signature Preamp and a Pass Labs X-150.8 amp into Spatial Audio M3 Turbo S speakers and dual REL S/3 SHO subwoofers using Audience cables.  I am looking for advice as to whether adding a SUT would markedly improve the sound.  I am also looking for recommendations as to which SUT's would work well in this system.
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chakster
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I have various SUTs, special Headamps, High Gaing MC phono stages (with adjustable gain), MC phono stage with built-in SUT is the quietest of them all ... 

What is really special is Current-Injection type of MC phono which I also have (for low impedance MC).

I like simplicity, less wires, I would like to use just one box instead of two. 
But if you like different flavors you must try what you like in your system! Don’t ask others what you will like. 
If you want to try a SUT there are so many top quality SUTs from the Japanese manufacturers, inexpensive classics from the 70’s, 80’s. 
If your cart is low impedance try Current-Injection type of the MC phono stage instead of the SUTs


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chakster
6,144 posts
 
I have various SUTs, special Headamps, High Gaing MC phono stages (with adjustable gain), MC phono stage with built-in SUT is the quietest of them all ... 

What is really special is Current-Injection type of MC phono which I also have (for low impedance MC).

I like simplicity, less wires, I would like to use just one box instead of two. 
But if you like different flavors you must try what you like in your system! Don’t ask others what you will like. 
If you want to try a SUT there are so many top quality SUTs from the Japanese manufacturers, inexpensive classics from the 70’s, 80’s. 
If your cart is low impedance, try Current-Injection type of the MC phono stage instead of a SUTs


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