AirTight ATH-2 Reference MC Step Up One of the finest in the world
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AirTight is legendary for build and performance. This reference MC Phono Step Up is no exception. -- True Audiophile quick review
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Possibly the finest MC STEP-UP TRANSFORMER EVER MADE
Introducing the ATH-2 REFERENCE as one of the finest MC Step Up Transformers. The ultimate top version of the ATH-2A, the ATH-2 REFERENCE has three selectable inputs, i.e., "Bypass", "2Ohm" and "40Ohhm".
Thanks to the employment of the new winding material (oxygen-free copper) and careful review on its winding method, the dynamics-range, sonic powerfulness and quality feelings have been remarkably improved, thus achieving an unparalleled affluence in terms of musicality of analogue discs.
The frequency rage being fully procured, the upper-end is extend up to 80kHz (-1dB) and 120kHz (-2.2dB).
The S/N ratio especially at the low output level totally surpassing the competitors' performance, you may enjoy the higher quality in the different dimension in combination with the Hi-End amplifiers.
The 2 Ohm position complies with the latest ultra-low impedance below 1 Ohm, the ATH-2 REFERENCE derives the full potentials of the existing MC cartridges, starting from the Ortofon SPU down to the latest ones
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Air Tight ATH-2 Stereo Referene Step Up Transformer features:
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Input Selector
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3 position
・Bypass: without gain, for MM cartridges
・2Ω (0.6Ω~7Ωapplicable) gain 29dB
・40Ω (7Ω~40Ω applicable) gain 23dB
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Frequency response
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10Hz~80kHz (-1dB)
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Dimensions
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9.45(W)×7.08(D)×2.76(H) inches
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Weight:
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6.17 pounds
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