Quadratic Audio MC-1

£1,895.00

Description

Quadratic Audio MC-1

“The Quadratic Audio MC-1 is the product of the evolution of transformer based “Head-Units” for phono stages. It takes the low level signal from Moving Coil cartridges and passively increases the level to be compatible with standard phonograph pre-amplifiers.”

Specifications

Gain Setting High: +28 dB

Gain Setting Low: +22 dB

Frequency Response: 10Hz – 100Khz

Recommended Load: 47k

Dimensions: W 6.5” (165mm) D 8.0”(203mm) H3.0”(76mm)

Weight: 4.2 lbs. (1.9 kg)

With the MC-1 you can use a high end MC cartridge with an existing high quality moving magnet stage.  We’ve had stunning results, for example, with Naim Supernait 3 and NSC222 streamer / preamp, both of which come with excellent moving magnet phono stages.

The designer, Jam Somasundram, has some proper audio pedigree (Pass Labs + Cary Audio). Superficially the price may seem high for a passive step-up transformer, but audio quality demands the finest components and this, we think, offers extremely high end behaviour at a comparatively modest price.

Review in ‘The Ear’

Audiogon discussion forum

Cartridge dude

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