MC10-L

About the MC10-L

The Ypsilon MC10-L is a high-quality moving coil step-up transformer (SUT) designed to amplify the low output signal from moving coil cartridges to a level suitable for moving magnet phono preamplifiers. It provides a 10 times transformation ratio, equivalent to 20 dB of gain, and is optimized for cartridges with output levels from 0.4 to 0.6 mV. The transformer features an input impedance of 500 ohms when terminated at 47 kOhms, a wide frequency response from 8 Hz to 70 kHz (-3 dB), and an inductance of 80H measured at the secondary. It is built with a proprietary amorphous core material and special winding techniques to minimize inter-winding capacitances and maintain sonic transparency. The MC10-L is housed in a 10 mm thick soft iron nickel-coated enclosure with mu-metal shielding to provide immunity to external magnetic fields and ensure quiet, noise-free performance. Dimensions are approximately 100 mm (height) by 120 mm (depth), and it weighs about 4 kg (26 lbs). This transformer was developed in conjunction with the Ypsilon VPS100 phono preamp and is suitable for use with most moving coil cartridges.