Ortofon Phono MC Pre-Amplifier T-10; Passive 32dB gain, 1:40
$345.00
A passive step-up transformer, not an active preamp — it takes a low-output moving coil into an MM phono input with no power supply and nothing active in the path. Toroidal transformers with permalloy shielding give 32 dB of gain at a 1:40 ratio, suited to cartridges of 2 to 4 ohms putting out around 0.1 to 0.2 mV. Bandwidth 20 Hz to 45 kHz. Good condition, tested and working.
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Ortofon T-10 MC Step-Up Transformer – Good Condition, Tested and Working Well
If your amplifier only has a Moving Magnet (MM) phono input, but your turntable uses a Moving Coil (MC) cartridge, this Ortofon T-10 is what allows the two to work together. It boosts (or “steps up”) the very low signal from your MC cartridge to the correct level for your amplifier’s MM phono input—no external power source or active preamp required. Just connect your turntable to the T-10’s inputs and the T-10’s outputs to your amp’s MM input.
The Ortofon T-10 is a precision-engineered moving coil (MC) step-up transformer, not an active preamplifier. It passively increases signal strength using high-quality toroidal transformers with permalloy shielding, providing clean, transparent gain with virtually zero noise or distortion. This unit is ideal for MC cartridges with internal impedances between 2 and 4 ohms and delivers a 32dB gain (1:40 ratio), making it perfect for cartridges with outputs around 0.1–0.2mV.
It achieves wide bandwidth and excellent phase accuracy, translating the subtlest musical detail without color or compression. Its compact, well-shielded metal casing ensures quiet operation and long-term reliability.
Key Features:
Lets you use low-output MC cartridges with an MM-only phono input
Passive design: no external power or electronics required
Transformer-based gain: 32dB (1:40 ratio)
Suited for MC cartridges with 2–4Ω coil impedance
Wide frequency response: 20Hz–45kHz, phase linearity ±18°
Channel balance: 0.2dB, Channel separation: 50dB
Ortofon precision: toroidal transformer with permalloy shielding
Compact, robust construction
Tested and working properly, in good overall condition
Specifications:
Cartridge Compatibility: 2–4 ohms internal impedance (MC)
Gain: 32dB (1:40)
Frequency Response: 20Hz–45kHz (±1dB)
Phase Linearity: ±18°
Channel Balance: 0.2dB
Channel Separation: 50dB
Dimensions: 90 × 40 × 20mm (3.5″ × 1.6″ × 0.8″)
Weight: 205g (7.2oz)
Operation: Passive (no power required)
The Ortofon T-10 is an elegant, noise-free interface between your MC cartridge and MM phono stage, bringing warmth, clarity, and full analog dynamics to your vinyl playback—an essential upgrade for serious vinyl enthusiasts.
Asking $345 for this high quality Ortofon component; buy with confidence and benefit from Radique’s “Bumper to Bumper” warranty and Perpetual trade back policy.
| Weight | 1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4.6 × 7.5 × 5.1 in |
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