Step Up Transformer

@edgewear I visit a few forums, as I do not limit the content of a discussion I have an interest in to one forum only.

It is good for myself, to see where others from another place and set of experiences are commenting on similar subjects that have got my interest.

I can assure you that every forum, that has a dedicated Analogue Section, with a regular contribution from time served experienced members, also has a selection of members who thoroughly enjoy and are advocates of the SUT to amplify a Cart's generated current/signal, especially selecting a SUT for producing THIER preferred Sonic and through experiences encountered are using devices with recognised traits, that are associated with the device of choice.

The Good News is that an individual with an interest in such a method, will find plenty to suggest, their inquisitiveness, will not be wasteful and something that is quite attractive and desired to be maintained can be realised as the outcome.   

For what it’s worth, and that’s probably not much, a SUT increases signal voltage (not “current “), and a SUT decreases signal current in direct proportion to the increase in voltage. The product of voltage X current at the primary is equal to the product of voltage X current at the secondary side. So if V goes up by 10X, then A (current in Amperes) goes down by a like proportion. In this regard, a current driven phono input is the opposite of a SUT.

@lewm Is it this description of a equation, that may be the impact that is detectable/audible/responsible for the SUT, when used to amplify the current/signal, having won over so any advocates for the device to be put into and kept in service?

Dear @edgewear  : I think that the " trouble " culd be that till today maybe you do not experienced listen sessions trhough an excellent designed phonolinepreamp like latest Dartzeel, FMA, CH, Moon and the like. No, Boulder is not in that league is good but not excellent, overall my unit belongs to that league. Till you live that experience you will follow thinking in the same way. No, it's not only about " numbers " but something that even a non-audiopile can dicern easily about and I already posted that I'm not against per sé to SUT's that I not only own but time to time have lisen sessions with , good sessions but the active high gain is superior and I have to say that with the AU-1000 not for a wide margin but superior.

R.

It is looking like the suggestion from one contributor and maybe indirectly others, for the action required to take a Step Forward that is noticeable and a betterment, to using a SUT, if the 'off the shelf' option is considered. Requires that to get the best of the experience without a SUT, monies are needed to be parted with, that can be up to a five figure sum.

The most expensive Commercial Product Phon' I have received a demo' off, is offered with a £10K retail price. This is a Phon' I have been in front of whilst in use on many occasions and it is a Phon' that has thoroughly impressed me. It is also a Phon' I am able to live without, as I have Phon's that are not of this Value, that offer a impression that is just as satisfying.

Bear in mind, both Phon's owned by myself, are very close in their base values to the £10K, when the electronics are being priced. I also believe the designs between the three Phon's are not too distant and there is a shared trait that can be discovered between the Phon's.

Five figure sums are not required to purchase a Phon' that can thoroughly impress.

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