{"product_id":"zesto-audio-allasso-step-up-transformer","title":"Zesto Audio Andros Allasso Step Up Transformer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 Reasons You May Want a Step up Transformer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou own a very low or very high output MC cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour cartridge Loading\/Gain is difficult to match on your current system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou own more MC cartridges than MM and don’t want to buy another phonostage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Need a Phonostage with a Step up Transformer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA step up transformer does not have the RIAA curve equalizer. It doesn’t have power either. It goes between your turntable and your phono preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a Phonostage is So Important\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a vinyl record is made the volume of the bass is reduced and the treble is increased. Otherwise, the bass would cut a groove too big for a stylus to read or for the music to fit the record. The phonostage reverses the process by taking the delicate signal from your cartridge and adjusting it so that the bass and treble are restored to their original volume. This common standard is known as the RIAA curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks on Any Phonostage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allasso is extremely versatile. It will work with any standard phonostage with a 47K MM input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Does a Step up Transformer do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt amplifies the delicate signal from your MC cartridge. An MM cartridge has a higher output than MC, so a MC needs to have a different step up ratios\/gain to reach the same output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou Have Lots of Choices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou now have 40 options in Stereo and 40 options in Mono. It has enough adjustments to tailor it specifically to your cartridge or your next one. It’s just you and your ears, no math skills required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Allasso?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllasso in Greek means to change or transform one thing to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllasso in Greek means to change or transform one thing to another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s very versatile! Will accommodate the widest range of cartridges with 40 adjustments in Mono and 40 adjustments in Stereo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s flexible to allow you to control the 4 step up ratios\/gain settings, each having 10 load positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned with the highest quality MC transformers. They are quiet, with extra shielding and large enough with the multiple windings to handle even your high output cartridges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s easy to use as all the adjustments are on the front, nothing is hidden inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll adjustments can be done on the “fly” without clicks or pops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo math skills are required; it’s just you and your ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnough adjustments to tailor it specifically to your cartridge or your next one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with any standard MM input on any phonostage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to reduce “Hum” with 2 ground lift switches and 2 ground binding posts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mono switch is specifically designed to reduce “Hum” in your Mono cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA unique feature of the Mono switch is it takes a single input and sends to both outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s quiet, with extensive grounding in the circuit design and enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA connectors are high quality, Gold plated, recessed with an isolated ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecessed RCA connectors are durable and will hold up to the typical Audiophile who loves to change their configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegantly designed 18 gauge steel enclosure to help isolate the electronic “chatter” from nearby equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to read large type on back panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach unit is hand built “Made in the USA”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response -3dB at 0.4Hz to 100 KHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase deviation 1° typical at 20Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransformer noise 2 dB @ 20 ?, 1.8 dB @ 12 ?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHum rejection                 125 dB @ 60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage gain                 12dB, 16dB, 18dB and 22dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep up ratios                  1:4,    1:6,    1:8 and 1:12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC load 40 positions in Mono, 40 positions in Stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended output load 47K? @ 200pF (MM input)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs Balanced and Single Ended MC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs Single Ended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrounds Independent input ground-lift switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrounds Two ground binding posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMono Takes one input and sends it to both outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions 4”H X 6”W X 8”L (101.6mm X 152.4mm X 203.2mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 5lb (2.27Kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping weight 8lb (3.63Kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox dimensions 7”H X 9”W X 13”L (177.9mm X 228.6g X 330.2g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zesto Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52214593683823,"sku":"ZestoAndrosAllasso","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0140\/4859\/1926\/files\/Allassob-wfront2.webp?v=1757677272","url":"https:\/\/www.safeandsoundhq.com\/products\/zesto-audio-allasso-step-up-transformer","provider":"Safe and Sound HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}