Aurorasound AFE-12 MC Step-Up Transformer - from Japan with Love

Aurorasound AFE-12 Step Up Transformer for MC Cartridges

Introducing a SUT (Step-up Transformer) is the most elegant method both sonically and electrically to use a low-output MC cartridge with a MM Phono input.

Features:

• Lundahl MC transformer - Transparent sound without coloration, unaltered cartridge characteristics
• Selectable load for cartridges internal impedance, 3 positions
   - Low 0.7 - 10 Ohms
   - Mid 11 - 30 Ohms
   - High 31 - 100 Ohms
• Small, robust case, gold-plated connectors
• Pure cotton stuffing used for damping and reduction of vibrations 

Specifications:

• Input: RCA - connect the cables from the player that equipes MC
• Output: RCA - goes to MM input of phono stage amplifer
• Cartridge Impedance select: 3 positions High / Mid / Low 
• Gain: 26db at low position 
• Frequency response: 20Hz - 50kHz, -3dB
• Size: W70 x D30 x H95mm, 244g

Customer feedback:

"...I’ve used a Dino Mk3 and Rega Fono Mk3 with my setup, and the Aurorasound has made a nice difference. My turntable is a Rega RP40 with Ania MC cart, and I have a Primaluna EVO 300 integrated amp with the MM phono stage. The Aurorasound AFR-12 with the built in phono stage has better definition and separation than either of the previously mentioned MC phono stages run into an Aux input. Female vocals especially seem more alive and the bass is tighter. I’m quite pleased with the improvement - and I didn’t spend a fortune to get it..." 

"...shockingly good at 3x the price. Fantastic product - works better in my system context than a SUT over $3k, quieter, more dynamic, and just as detailed. Using w/ a Lyra Etna Lambda SL, and can confirm it mates up with a very expensive, very low output MC of a much higher price. I am very impressed and am now thinking about other Aurorasound products..." 

"...I am very pleased with this wonderful SUT. It’s a great addition to my system..."

"...the Aurorasound AFE-12 is great SUT and outperforms my Bob's Device's SUT..."

"...this was an actual improvement in the sound..."

"...my first experience with MC cartridges. I saw this on YouTube and it had gotten high regards by the reviewer. I like that’s it’s small doesn’t require power and it has some easy adjustability ie: no chart with dip switches. I can say I am very satisfied with this product, it plays well with my setup using the internal phono stage Prima Luna Evo 300i. Shipping was quick , overall very happy..."

About Lundahl:

Lundahl Transformers of Sweden is a manufacturer specialized in production of transformers for professional audio & tube amplifiers.

Their products are characterized by:

1. Do not use of conventional bobbins
2. Unique uncut amorphous cobalt core
3. Dual coil construction for increased immunity to magnetic hum
4. Put in a case and do not harden with resin
5. All manufacturing machines are developed in-house

Lundahl special winding technique, which does not use conventional bobbins, avoids the problem of barrel-shaped or anti-barrel-shaped windings when many layers copper wire in bobbins. With stick winding insulated sheets are wrapped directly between each layer of copper wire, so that the windings always lay out cleanly even if there are many layers. This allows more copper wires to be wound in a smaller volume and results in a superior frequency characteristic. The dual-coil structure has the advantage that two coils of the same configuration cancel external magnetic noise, and the magnetic flux produced by the coil itself does not affect the outside. The AFE-12 uses MC SUT in which an amorphous strip is wound directly through the coils in many layers on a special machine made by Lundahl, to form an uncut core. As a result, the transformer has efficient sound energy conversion in micro level signals and excellent frequency characteristics.

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