Audio Note AN-S5L MC Step Up Transformer
The AN-S5 is a passive device, designed to convert the mainly current output of your Moving Coil cartridge (MC) to a higher voltage, low current signal of sufficient strength to allow a Moving Magnet (MM) phono stage to amplify it to a suitable level.
Custom Silver Transformers
The internal transformers used in the AN-S5 are manufactured by Audio Note (UK) exclusively. They use our own interleaved super mumetal 250 cores, 99.99% pure Copper wire and are housed in large mumetal screening canisters to minimise noise and interference. The transformer cans are then secured inside the chassis with a solid copper clamp, offering the best possible support for these delicate devices.
Low, Medium and High versions
The AN-S5 can be supplied in the following standard versions to suit the internal impedance of your cartridge: -
AN-S5/L - 3 Ohm input impedance - Primarily designed for use with the Audio Note (UK) IO range
AN-S5/H - 12 Ohm input impedance - For cartridges with an impedance of 3 to 4 Ohms
Internal Impedance
It is possible to use our transformers with cartridges that have greater internal impedance, or values that are outside the preferred ranges of the standard inputs, however, it is important to realise that an input impedance in the region of three to four times the internal impedance of your cartridge will usually provide the best results.
INPUT IMPEDANCE - See description above
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE - 47K Ohm
CHANNEL BALANCE - +/-0.3dB
INTERNAL WIRING - 99.99% pure Copper
NOTE - Due to Audio Note (UK)'s ongoing research and development program, specifications are subject to change without notice.