{"title":"Phasemation Step-Up Transformers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/files\/phasemation-logo_c71cea50-46d4-4835-b814-90bcfee0dfea.jpg?v=1775993082\" alt=\"\" width=\"427\" height=\"69\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhasemation Step-Up Transformers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePhasemation step-up transformers are designed to unlock the full potential of moving coil cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBuilt in Japan with exceptional precision and care, these transformers elevate low-output signals while preserving the integrity, tone, and nuance of the original recording. The result is a presentation that is more dynamic, more detailed, and more natural—without the noise or harshness often introduced by active gain stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn the right system, a high-quality step-up transformer isn’t just an accessory—it’s a fundamental upgrade to your analog chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFor those running moving coil cartridges, Phasemation offers one of the most refined and musical paths to true analog performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"phasemation-t-550-step-up-transformer","title":"Phasemation T-550 Stepup Transformer","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"product-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMC Stepup Transformer \u003c\/span\u003eT-550\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA phono-balanced transmission supported step-up transformer for high sound quality of the MC cartridge draws out the music’s reality and the artist’s passion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main_box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Outline and Concept\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are pursuing concepts such as the magnetic flux control technology and the mounting structure of the transformer that was cultivated in the T-1000 released in 2019 which had won many awards. We adopted a 10mm thick aluminum slant panel which was used in the new generation models such as the EA-350 and was designed in the same accordance. We will release the MC step-up transformer, T 550, which brings about spatial expression having abounding information. This was difficult in the conventional products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main_box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain feature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdopting a strong chassis structure that follows the T-1000 design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front panel is a rigid box structure having a 10mm thick slanted aluminum panel, a 1.2mm thick copper plating board chassis, and a 1.6mm thick copper plating cover. Non-magnetic stainless steel screws are used for assembly to ensure rigidity and reduce magnetic distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, the transformer itself is floating on the main unit with a high damping rubber material and prevents the transmission of external vibrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso electrically speaking, by placing a magnetic shield material near the transformer can bring about the reduction of external induction hums and magnetic distortion. v\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Input Portion Supporting a Phono Balanced Transmission\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen generating power through a cartridge coil, a balanced operation is conducted essentially. Transmitting this signal with an unbalanced connection results in not only losing the worth of a balanced type, but also the sound quality is directly affected by external noises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basis of wiring connections by using a balanced phono cable due to a 2-core shield wire is shown in Fig.1. The signal is transmitted from the cartridge coil to the transformer coil through the pushpull balancing circuit and the shield-earth covers it and therefore, the effects caused by external noises can be blocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, a full balanced connection (No.2 pin hot) is structured on the cartridge side because the center of the input part of the transformer is connected to the signal GND of the output part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA general structure of connecting a step-up transformer for an MC cartridge to an unbalanced phono cable is shown in Fig. 2. At the unbalanced connection | composed of the signal wire and external shield, the shield side is exposed to the external noises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, it results in not only to be easily effected by the noises, but the signal wire also being invaded by the negative effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMC step-up transformer due to a special split winding structure developed by us.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe adopted our original divided winding wire structure. By winding a low-loss ultra-thick copper wire around a large EI core made of a 0.2mm thick 78% permalloy material, we brought into effect an outstanding frequency characteristic and phase characteristic at a wide band. This achieves outstanding characteristics of excellent linearity for low frequency and high-efficiency gain which reduces phase distortion in the audible band range and brings about a threadlike spatial expression and clearer sound image localization that can fill vitality over the entire range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdoption of Parts With High Sound Quality\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe adopted carved gold-plated terminals for the input\/output terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCaution\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul01\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe XLR or RCA, only one can be used for the input. If two are used at the same time, it can be the cause for noises to generate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis device is designed for a balanced connection due to a 2-core shielded wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest Cartridge’s Output Impedance\u003cspan\u003e*1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 – 40 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47k ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 – 50kHz (+2dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResponse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW: 174 x H: 90 x D: 173\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.1kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput \/ Output Terminals (XLR, RCA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold Plated Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*1: The cartridge that can be used has an output impedance of 1.5 – 40 ohms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phasemation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42310005293205,"sku":"10244","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/products\/t-550.png?v=1653082023"},{"product_id":"phasemation-t-2000-mono-stepup-transformer-pair","title":"Phasemation T-2000 Mono Stepup Transformer (Pair)","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"product-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMC Stepup Transformer \u003c\/span\u003eT-2000\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA monaural structured step-up transformer for high sound quality MC cartridge which can educe the music reality and even the artist's passion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main_box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Outline and Concept\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA balanced receiving of the cartridge output has been acknowledged by many people who seek high sound quality. The T-500 which was released in 2014 was made possible to have a balanced receiving and has a high reputation but there was still more room for improvements due to the results of continued research. We sought for even more sound quality and overwhelming improvements of liveliness and panoramic stage and developed the greatest step-up transformer which we can think of. The coil winding structure was reexamined and pursued a high sound quality and in addition, we succeeded to absolutely rid the left\/right sound quality interference by structuring a monaural unit box.\u003cbr\u003eWe will release Phasemation's entire unit, the high sound quality MC step-up transformer T-2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main_box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain feature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBalanced Transmission Supported Input Portion\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen generating power through a cartridge coil, a balance operation is conducted essentially. Transmitting this signal with an unbalanced connection results in not only the merit of balanced type is damaged or lost, but also external noises directly affects sound quality.\u003cbr\u003eThe basis of wiring at the time of connecting by using a balanced phono cable is shown in Fig. 1. The signal is transmitted from the cartridge coil to the transformer coil through the push-pull balancing circuit and the shield earth covers them. Therefore, the negative effect caused by external noises can be blocked. In addition, the full balanced connection (No.2 pin hot) is structured for the cartridge side by connecting the center of primary coil of transformer to the minus point (signal GND) of the secondary coil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA general structure of connecting a step-up transformer for MC cartridge by using of an unbalanced phono cable is shown in Fig. 2. At the unbalanced connection composed of the signal wire and external shield, the shield side is exposed to the external noises. Therefore, it results in not only to be easily effected by the noises, but the signal wire is also invaded by the negative effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNewly developed high performance core materials are adopted.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.2mm thick permalloy materials which were used previously were reexamined and developed the new \"extremely thin super malloy core material.\" In combination with the large core shape, it reached to have a superior characteristic of very low frequency linearity and high efficiency boosts (low loss) which brings about a detailed atmospheric expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe adoption of the best coil winding specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transformer coil wiring specifications were reexamined and adopted the best fitting value designing specifications taking into consideration the matching of the transformers and impedance values of the cartridges that are in use. In combination with the new coil winding structure, this brings about a transformer of high resolution and wide ranging of sounds. In addition, due to the adoption of high pure copper wire onto the secondary coil winding, it contributes to have a full sound having a better longevity throughout all ranges.\u003cbr\u003ePlus, we indulged to have it be hand made in order to reach the best sound quality. Due to this, it brought about a superior frequency response and phase characteristic to a wide range and decreased the phase distortion within the hearing range and actualized an even clearer static acoustic image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExternal induction hums and unnecessary vibration removed\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo handle the external induction hums, the chassis base that is a solid steel sheet plated with copper and the case cover with an induction hum shield are used. In addition, it is a double layer structure due to the magnetic shield material which is placed near the transformer. The rising transformer is made of high damping rubber and floats from the main unit and prevents the external vibration from spreading.\u003cbr\u003eAs with the control amp CA-1000, a 20mm thick slant aluminum panel is used for the front panel. Below the unit box, a wood base is added and by mixing it with other materials, the unnecessary vibration is effectively removed and brings about a playing sound with a good S\/N ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh Quality Parts Used\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhodium plated terminals of FURUTECH products are known for high quality and high sound quality are used for the I\/O input terminals.\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, TA0C high carbon cast iron insulators are adopted for the feet and contributes to the improvement of the sound resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.phasemation.com\/img\/product\/t-2000\/img03.jpg\" class=\"mb15\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"memo\"\u003e*Caution: The XLR or RCA, only one can be used for the input. If two are used at the same time, it can be the cause for noises to generate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main_box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest Cartridge's Output Impedance *1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47k ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStep-up Ratio ( voltage gain )\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 - 100kHz (±2dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW : 214mm　H : 118mm　D : 265mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.9kg x2 units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput\/Output Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhodium plated terminals of FURUTECH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"memo\"\u003e*1: The cartridge that can be used has an output impedance of 1.5 – 40 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phasemation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42310019154069,"sku":"13546","price":11975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/products\/t-2000.png?v=1653082476"},{"product_id":"phasemation-t-320-step-up-transformer","title":"Phasemation T-320 Step-up Transformer","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"product-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMC Stepup Transformer \u003c\/span\u003eT-320\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA phono-balanced transmission supported step-up transformer for high sound quality of the MC cartridge draws out the music’s reality and the artist’s passion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main_box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Outline and Concept\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are pursuing concepts such as the magnetic flux control technology and the mounting structure of the transformer that was cultivated in the T-1000 released in 2019 which had won many awards. We adopted a 10mm thick aluminum slant panel which was used in the new generation models such as the EA-350 and was designed in the same accordance. We will release the MC step-up transformer, T 550, which brings about spatial expression having abounding information. This was difficult in the conventional products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main_box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain feature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdopting a strong chassis structure that follows the T-1000 design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front panel is a rigid box structure having a 10mm thick slanted aluminum panel, a 1.2mm thick copper plating board chassis, and a 1.6mm thick copper plating cover. Non-magnetic stainless steel screws are used for assembly to ensure rigidity and reduce magnetic distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, the transformer itself is floating on the main unit with a high damping rubber material and prevents the transmission of external vibrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso electrically speaking, by placing a magnetic shield material near the transformer can bring about the reduction of external induction hums and magnetic distortion. v\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Input Portion Supporting a Phono Balanced Transmission\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen generating power through a cartridge coil, a balanced operation is conducted essentially. Transmitting this signal with an unbalanced connection results in not only losing the worth of a balanced type, but also the sound quality is directly affected by external noises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basis of wiring connections by using a balanced phono cable due to a 2-core shield wire is shown in Fig.1. The signal is transmitted from the cartridge coil to the transformer coil through the pushpull balancing circuit and the shield-earth covers it and therefore, the effects caused by external noises can be blocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, a full balanced connection (No.2 pin hot) is structured on the cartridge side because the center of the input part of the transformer is connected to the signal GND of the output part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA general structure of connecting a step-up transformer for an MC cartridge to an unbalanced phono cable is shown in Fig. 2. At the unbalanced connection | composed of the signal wire and external shield, the shield side is exposed to the external noises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, it results in not only to be easily effected by the noises, but the signal wire also being invaded by the negative effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMC step-up transformer due to a special split winding structure developed by us.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe adopted our original divided winding wire structure. By winding a low-loss ultra-thick copper wire around a large EI core made of a 0.2mm thick 78% permalloy material, we brought into effect an outstanding frequency characteristic and phase characteristic at a wide band. This achieves outstanding characteristics of excellent linearity for low frequency and high-efficiency gain which reduces phase distortion in the audible band range and brings about a threadlike spatial expression and clearer sound image localization that can fill vitality over the entire range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdoption of Parts With High Sound Quality\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe adopted carved gold-plated terminals for the input\/output terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCaution\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul01\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe XLR or RCA, only one can be used for the input. If two are used at the same time, it can be the cause for noises to generate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis device is designed for a balanced connection due to a 2-core shielded wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest Cartridge’s Output Impedance\u003cspan\u003e*1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 – 40 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47k ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 – 50kHz (+2dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResponse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW: 174 x H: 90 x D: 173\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.1kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput \/ Output Terminals (XLR, RCA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold Plated Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*1: The cartridge that can be used has an output impedance of 1.5 – 40 ohms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phasemation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46327001940117,"sku":"10244","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/products\/t-550.png?v=1653082023"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/collections\/step-up-transformer-phasemation-house-of-stereo.jpg?v=1775993491","url":"https:\/\/houseofstereo.com\/es\/collections\/phasemation-step-up-transformers\/phono-stages.oembed","provider":"House Of Stereo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}