EAR MC-4 Phono Step Up
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Ships from | St. Louis, MO, 63131 |
Ships to | United States |
Package dimensions | 14.0" × 8.0" × 8.0" (15.0 lbs.) |
Shipping carrier | USPS |
Shipping cost | Specified after purchase |
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EAR (Esoteric Audio Research) MC-4 phono stepup transformer. Description from the Soundstage review:
"Designed by audio legend Tim de Paravicini, the MC 4 is a bit unusual as step-ups go: It has four primaries, accessed via four different sets of taps on its copper-wound transformers. This gives the device four sets of gains and impedances rather than just one, via four pairs of gold-plated RCA input jacks on the rear panel. Each pair of inputs provides a different impedance -- 3, 6, 12, or 40 ohms -- to produce respective outputs of 30x, 24x, 18x, or 10x the input voltage. For example, the MC 4 increases the 0.3mV output of my Ortofon Anniversary SPU cartridge to 9mV (3-ohm tap), 7.2mV (6 ohms), 5.4mV (12 ohms), or 3mV (40 ohms). This makes the MC 4 incredibly flexible, suitable for use with a variety of MC cartridges with various outputs and internal impedances. Apropos of this flexibility, the rear panel has two grounding posts, each isolated from the signal grounds with a pair of 10-ohm resistors. The EAR MC 4 step-up is one fine analog instrument. If rich timbral colors, tonal weight and impact, and rhythmic tightness are what you listen for in music, it should be high on your audition list. Add to those characteristics its flexibility in providing multiple gain options, its small size, and its handsome looks, and I think it’s a no-brainer: one of the best values in audio." and from Positive Feedback: "The EAR MC 4 is the step up transformer for the high-end connoisseur who wants and demands the very best. I could find nothing to criticize, no changes to make, and no quibbles to discuss. Not even broken in, the MC4 embarrassed my Ortofon transformer. I cannot possibly envision a better product or something that is more neutral, musical, or powerful than the MC4. Killer good! The EAR MC4 receives my highest recommendation and congratulations to Tim de Paravicini, both the King of Tubes and the King of Transformers!"
This unit is in nice shape and looks perfect when it is on an audio shelf. Only when you take it out and hold it to the light in the right way do you see many superficial scuffs in the mirror chrome finish. Therefore the 7 rating. I tried to take a picture of the marks in the light. Otherwise it is a beautiful piece. The case is in very nice shape, no significant marks. Price is plus shipping and PayPal fee.
I will pack carefully for shipping. Please see my 100% feedback. Thanks for looking and I'm happy to answer questions.
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