Pro-Ject MC Step Up Box S3

MC Step Up Box S3 Step-up transformer for MC cartridges Made In Europe         Sound upgrade for your MC cartridge The output level of MC cartridges is very low, compared to a MM (Moving Magnet) one it is about 10x lower, which means, you need a special phono amplifier. A higher gain is needed to utilize the signals, which can result in a higher noise level and distortion. The MC Step Up Box S3 is the solution.             We always recommend a step-up transformer in combination with a high quality MM phono (especially tube) preamp, rather than MC phono preamplifiers.     Lively, dynamic & natural The MC Step Up Box S3 works very differently compared to a phono preamplifier. The windings ratio of the transformer determines the gain factor. As it works completely passive and no external power is needed, no extra power can be produced. The increase in voltage is achieved by a coresponding decrease is current. As there is no amplification, the MC Step Up Box S3 has a remarkable noise performance and a very low level of distortion. The sound with a Step-Up Transformer will be more lively, dynamic and natural.         Gold plated Aluminium Impedance Made in EU Premium RCA terminals Gold plated in- and output RCA terminals for optimum signal transmission. Solid full aluminium housing Due to the timeless design & rigid aluminium casework, the MC Step Up Box S3 is built for eternity. Cartridge impedance setting Cartridge impedance matching button on the back. Two different settings available: 10-40Ω & 40-150Ω High-quality materials The new Step Up Box S3 is carefully designed and handmade in Europe.     REVIEW & AWARDS Turbo booster for MC sound - Read More When the step-up provided the initial amplification, the sounds became more colourful and powerful. Piano music or heavy rock was more authoritative, full and more expressive via the transformer, offering more energy and “seriousness - Matthias Böde     SPECIFICATIONS Frequency response 10Hz - 55kHz +/- 1dB Gain at 10-40 Ohm 21dB at 1kHz Transformation ratio 1:16 Gain at 40-150 Ohm 24dB at 1kHz Recommended load 47 kOhm / 100pF Input MC 1x pair RCA phono sockets Output 1x pair RCA phono sockets Dimensions WxHxD 206 x 65 x 153 (164 with sockets) mm Weight 940g