Model 5
Step-Up Transformer
Model 5
A masterclass in micro-signal preservation, this reference-grade step-up transformer delivers flawless impedance matching and absolute harmonic purity to elite moving-coil cartridges.
Technical Details
Frequency Response
4 Hz – 110 kHz (−1 dB / −0.025 dB) @ 2–10 Ω
14 Hz – 85 kHz (−1 dB) @ 20 Ω
Voltage Gain
Selectable 20 dB / 26 dB
Cartridge Matching
2 – 20 Ω Range
Recommended Load
22 kΩ (2–10 Ω cartridge) /
47 kΩ (20 Ω cartridge)
Channel Gain Error
≤ 0.3 dB
The Purest Resonance
Every vinyl enthusiast knows the frustration of active amplification, where a cold, metallic hiss constantly smothers the music's fragile soul. The Model 5 conquers this compromise entirely. Operating as a purely passive sanctuary, this masterpiece uses absolute induction to lift your moving coil cartridge’s micro-voltage in breathless silence. By banishing transistor noise, it restores a velvet-black background, allowing every subtle breath and hidden detail to emerge with pure, uncorrupted clarity.
The Architectural Precision
Ordinary transformers restrict your playback, choking the life out of vinyl by rolling off high frequencies and failing to adapt to different cartridges. Engineering a staggering frequency response up to 110 kHz, the Model 5 removes this invisible ceiling. Combined with a precise selectable gain mechanism (20 dB/26 dB) and near-zero channel error, it establishes perfect electrical harmony and symmetrical imaging. Your soundstage suddenly breathes with panoramic air, transforming your collection into a live, profoundly moving analog reality.