I thought I implied that, but yes, you are correct sir.
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From: "Mike Richter" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, April 21, 2006 1:17 AM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Audio equipment cable shielding


> phillip holmes wrote:
>> Sorry to interject at a late date, but I somewhat disagree. If you have
>> a transformer in the preamp (I have 3 that have the transformers on a 3'
>> umbilical), then sitting them right next to the table could induce hum.
>> If you have a 3' tonearm cable (pretty typical I believe), use all 3' and
>> get the transformer away from the cartridge.
>
> A signal transformer is likely only when using an MC cartridge. In that
> case, the transformer is almost certainly made for that cartridge and very
> heavily shielded. In addition, the source impedance (the cartridge coil)
> is very low impedance. The risk of pickup in such a case is very slight.
>
> Mike
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