YBA manufactures its own MC transformer.
Moving coils are known for their dynamic qualities, definition, wide bandwidth, coupled with great realism of
reproduction. These qualities are attributable to the same principle of operation of moving coils that make
them ideal generators. This explains their continued success with demanding users.
But their operation is very critical and depends mainly on the charging impedance and adapter, the
characteristics greatly influence the electrical behaviour of the cartridge and therefore the quality of the sound
reproduced. Any information lost or distorted during this coupling is irretrievable.
The realization of a transformer rather than a pre-preamplifier meets the need to avoid additional distortions,
mainly by harmonic 3, specific to electronic sources that can fatigue.
On the other hand, the output level of the moving coil is lower by 20 - 30 db than a conventional moving
magnet.
It is for this reason that the signal delivered is dangerously close to the noise level of pre-preamplifiers (fuzzy
distortion), which masks a part of very low amplitude signals, such as echo, reverb and micro information
needed to spatial localization of sound objects.
This phenomenon does not exist with the processors.
The YBA transformer was developed following the usual concept, namely the creation of extraordinary
uncompromising product. The research was focused on the synthesis of different original technical principles
based on long plays.
Transformer specification required that it:
(1) Ensure a job universality.
(2) Forward all information issued by the phono-player
(3) Be free from any coloration and
(4) Reproduce exceptional dynamics.
Because of its design, the YBA transformer is uniquely suited to meet the different characteristics of moving
coil cartridges. It allows for the finest details of a reading to be highlighted at a very high level.
YBA MC TRANSFORMER TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Cartridge impedance
Output impedance
Bandwidth
Gain
Shielding full mu-metal
Genesis PH1 Phono
3Ω to 100Ω
47kΩ
10 HZ to150 KHZ
26 dB
Double
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