Need advice for MC Step up transformer to match Denon DL103R

[bryanlam]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a SUT to match to my cart Denon DL103R.

Any recommend/advice would be appreciate.

Thanks. Bryan

[cheekyboy]

Hi Bryan,

 

Denon AU-300LC should do the trick.

 

Cheers,

 

Keith

[lovetube]

Hi Bryan,

 

Denon AU-300LC should do the trick.

 

Cheers,

 

Keith

 

I vote for Lundahl made in Sweden Keith

 

Cheers

Duc

[cheekyboy]

I vote for Lundahl made in Sweden Keith

 

Cheers

Duc

 

I have no experience with the Lundahl, Duc, but I did have a Denon AU-300LC and it was a very good match for the Denon DL103. Is the Lundahl around the same price point as the AU-300LC?............because I could recommend Slee's Elevator EXP too that I know works very well with the DL103, but it's more than three times the price.

 

Cheers,

 

Keith

[andyr]

I vote for an (active) head amp - the AKSA "Paris".  See here:

http://www.aksaonline.com/products/products.html

 

(Scroll down to "Paris".)

 

You may not understand this but which one is best to use (SUT vs. head amp) ... is a "religious" argument!

 

 

Regards,

 

Andy

[TD19]

I don't know what your price point is but this would be a worthy candidate:

 

http://new.audiogon.com/listings/phono-auditorium-23-a23-denon-dl103-step-up-sut-2013-06-10-preamplifiers-australia

 

:and it's being sold by an SNA member (not me!). I was going to suggest a Bobs Devices SUT, which are also DL103-centric, but his price not much less than the A23 and probably more when you add shipping.

[MellowFellow]

Denon AU-300LC should do the trick.

 

 

I run one of these with my DL-304 and am happy with it. Bought mine 2nd-hand from hifido.

[MusicallyBiased]

Bryanlam,

One of the advantages of a low output MC is the minimal signal path of the small generator coils; to preserve this advantage consider using a good active pre-amp instead of any transformer.  All being well, you will have a more natural, detailed presentation, and you might even spend less. Ideally, try some options for yourself in a blind test. YMMV, personal taste, etc, etc.

Edited June 24, 2013 by MusicallyBiased

[bryanlam]

Thanks everyone.

Now I think I will go with Denon AU300LC or 320 or 340.

Lundah & A23 & EXP are out of my budget.

[lovetube]

Thanks everyone.

Now I think I will go with Denon AU300LC or 320 or 340.

Lundah & A23 & EXP are out of my budget.

 

Hi.

the Lundahl do have some model that only around $200 a pair  but you have to put them together your self.

cheers

LT

[metal beat]

Thanks everyone.

Now I think I will go with Denon AU300LC or 320 or 340.

Lundah & A23 & EXP are out of my budget.

 

If you are interested pm me, I have an AU320 and a 300LC.  My Ortofon verto also works very well, however sounds like it is out of your price range.

 

Cheers