Bryston
Bryston TF-2 Phono Step-up Transformer
$1,500
Low output moving coil cartridges are well loved for their detail and nuance, but need more gain than what most active preamps can provide. Too much active gain for these low-output carts introduces noise and distortion, so let your first gain stage be the TF-2 passive step-up transformer. The TF-2 adds 20 or 31dB of gain (choose at time of purchase), entirely with high quality wide bandwidth transformers and no active parts. Use the TF-2 with a Bryston BP-2 MM active gain stage or with your existing phono preamp.
- Inputs: 2x RCA, 1x Turntable Ground
- Outputs: 2x RCA
- Fully passive transformer based step-up
- All steel chassis and top
- Wide bandwidth, very low phase shift
- Compatible with Bryston BP-2 MM and other active gain stages
- High common mode rejection of 120dB at 60Hz
- All steel chassis and top
- Low distortion
Finishes: silver or black faceplate
Specifications:
Frequency Response: 0.5dB @ 20Hz, 0.1dB @ 20kHz, 40dBu 20Hz - 20kHz
Gain: TF-2 20 - 20dB, TF-2 30 - 31dB
Sensitivity: TF-2 20 - 0.5 mV, TF-2 30 - 0.1 mV
THD(@1kHz, -60dBu): <0.001%
Output Impedance: TF-2 20 - 4.71kΩ, TF-2 30 - 4.85kΩ
Dimensions: 2.75" H x 5.7" W x 8.25" D