MC‑L
Moving-coil step-up transformer
Large single C-core step-up transformers in amorphous or nanocrystalline core, shielded in 10 mm soft iron.
| MC-L, standard | €5.750 |
| MC-L, Silver Edition | €16.500 |
| MC-NL nanocrystalline core option, for MC-L standard | €2.500 |
Prices including 21% VAT.
Available exclusively through authorised dealers.
About the MC-L
The MC-L step-up transformers raise the low output of a moving-coil cartridge to the level needed by a moving-magnet phono stage. They were developed together with the VPS 100 MKII.
They are large single C-core, double-coil transformers using a proprietary amorphous core material, with special winding techniques that minimise inter-winding capacitance and keep the frequency response wide. Custom nanocrystalline cores (MC-NL) are available for cartridges with a high internal impedance or low output voltage.
The transformers are mu-metal shielded inside 10 mm thick, nickel-plated soft-iron enclosures for immunity to external magnetic fields and noise-free performance. If extra loading is needed, it can be added through the parallel input or output RCA connectors.
Three ratios are available: MC10-L (×10, 20 dB, for cartridges of 0.4–0.6 mV), MC16-L (×16, 24 dB, 0.3–0.4 mV) and MC20-L (×20, 26 dB, 0.2–0.3 mV). Your dealer will help you choose the right ratio for your cartridge.
Highlights
- Proprietary amorphous single C-core, double-coil design
- Optional nanocrystalline core (MC-NL)
- Mu-metal shielding in 10 mm soft-iron enclosure
- Three ratios to match your cartridge
Specifications
| MC10-L | ×10 · 20 dB · 500 Ω load · 8 Hz – 70 kHz · cartridges 0.4–0.6 mV |
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| MC16-L | ×16 · 24 dB · 200 Ω load · 8 Hz – 65 kHz · cartridges 0.3–0.4 mV |
| MC20-L | ×20 · 26 dB · 140 Ω load · 8 Hz – 60 kHz · cartridges 0.2–0.3 mV |
| Input impedance | When terminated at 47 kΩ (see ratios above) |
| Inductance | > 80 H (measured at secondary) |
| Max. level @ 20 Hz | +20 dBu (measured at secondary) |
| Dimensions (H × D) | 100 × 160 mm |
| Weight | 9 kg |
Reviews & press
- OnlineStereophileYpsilon's silver step-up transformer
- OnlineDagogoVPS 100 & MC16 step-up review
- VideoYpsilon ElectronicsMC step-up video
Reviews open on the publisher's website or as a PDF reprint. Some cover an earlier generation, as noted.