awise1961
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On the low end, my Denon AU-300LC (~$230) narrowly beats the MC stages I've heard - sounding similar tonally, but a little livelier.
On the high end (for me at least) is my Bob's Devices Cinemag 1131, which is an end-game piece - a keeper.
I like the idea of having two ratios, for compatibility with a wider range of cartridges. Basically, you would be adding the SUT to your MM stage, which is what the EAR 843 has inside for MC...
As for other SUT recommendations, I'd trust Art Dudley in Stereophile - he seems quite perceptive on these.
I agree with all of the above.
I have an Ortofon Verto SUT which uses Lundahl transformers and it is everything that I could ever want. I can change between 1:16 and 1:30 via supplied jumpers. A good friend of mine has a Kondo Audio Note SUT and my Verto doesn't give up much to it. Given the price difference I am quite happy.
Al. Wise
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