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Sutherland SUTZ Transimpedance Gain Stage Sutherland

$ 950,00

SKU: mode_9212082258104 Category: Phonostages Tags: Phonostages, trade

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Sutherland SUTZ Transimpedance Gain Stage

Use a low-output, low-impedance MC cartridge with an MM phonostage

The Sutherland SUTZ is a very special analog product that uses transimpedance to raise the output of your low-output, low-impedance moving coil cartridge to the level of a moving magnet cartridge. It does not perform any RIAA functions, it’s a straight gain only.

SUTZ stands for Step-Up Trans Impedance (Z being the symbol of impedance), and is based on the first gain stage of the flagship Sutherland Dos Locos transimpedance phonostage and shares the same chassis as the Little Loco Mk2.

Who Should Use a SUTZ?

You have an MM phonostage that you know and love, but want to move up to an MC cartridge. Put the SUTZ in between your table and phonostage, and you can get all the benefits of a low-output MC cartridge (making sure it’s also low-Z), but keep your MM phonostage.
You have a low-output MC cartridge that you know and love, a vacuum tube MM/MC phonostage, and want to reduce tube noise. By putting a SUTZ between your table and the phonostage, you can now switch from the phonostage’s MC input to the MM input, taking advantage of the vastly lower gain that’s needed for moving magnets. This reduces tube noise and lets you use circuits that offer greater tube life.

Why Not Use a Step-Up Transformer?

The SUTZ offers step-up transformer (SUT) functionality but with the benefits of an active transimpedance gain stage. Ron Sutherland has great respect for people who use SUTs, but recognizes that it’s extremely expensive and time-consuming to find the perfect match that’s needed between cartridge and SUT. Once you find that perfect combo, there’s more experimentation with load settings and step-up ratios. Add to this the fact that SUTs have a long break-in period during which their characteristics can change.

The transimpedance nature of the Sutherland SUTZ means you don’t have to worry about cartridge matching. You just need to have a low-output moving coil cartridge with a low (<20 ohm) impedance. Most MC cartridges are well below this number.

Not only does the SUTZ drastically reduce background noise while giving you all the benefits of an MC cartridge, it also reduces groove noise, creating a very pure, direct sound that is immediately engaging.

Specifications

Dimensions (WHD): 17″ x 2″ x 13″

Weight: 15 lb.

Prompt Shipping and Professional Packing

Because of our long-standing relationship with UPS FedEx DHL as well as other major international carriers, we are able to provide various shipping options. Our warehouse staff are trained to package your goods precisely according to the specifications that we supply. Your items will undergo an extensive inspection and will be adequately secured before being shipped. We ship to thousands of customers each day from multiple countries. Our commitment to become the largest online retailer in the world is shown by this. The warehouses are located in Europe in the same way as they are in USA.

Note: Orders with more than one item will be assigned a processing date depending on the item.

Before shipment, all ordered items will be thoroughly inspected. The majority of orders today are shipped in 48 hours. The delivery time varies between 3-7 days.

Returns

Due to the multiple parties involved such as the factory and the warehouse, we're unable to effectively manage inventory. The actual stock levels can fluctuate at any time. It is possible that the stocks could be depleted after your order has been placed.

The period of time is 30 days. We are unable to replace or refund your purchase when it's been 30 days since the purchase.

To be eligible for return, it must be unopened and in the condition you received it in. The item must be returned in its original packaging.