Ortofon Phono MC Pre-Amplifier T-10; Passive 32dB gain, 1:40

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.