Why do step-up transformers cost a gazillion $$$$$$$ ?

Posted by NuWave (A) on December 6, 2016 at 14:35:00

I'm thinking of upgrading from my Hagerman Bugle to a tube stage. I had my eye on the Pro-ject Tube Box DS and also the Cornet 3(which I am finding scarce information about). I have several cartridges that I sometimes switch between so I need multiple gain options. The Cornet 3 would need a step-up and I see that Hagerman has an adjustable one for $289. After a brief search of step-up transformers, $289 appears to be peanuts as it looks like everything else starts around $400-ish and go upwards of $4,000? I feel like I'm missing something here. Doesn't your average adjustable MM/MC phono stage function as a step-up? I added sockets to my Bugle which allows me to swap 4 resistors to get all the different gains I need. Just really curious as to why a dedicated transformer costs crazy $$$.

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Topic - Why do step-up transformers cost a gazillion $$$$$$$ ? - NuWave 14:35:00 12/06/16 (8)

RE: Unfortunately...... - NuWave 08:26:18 12/07/16 (3)

RE: Unfortunately...... - John Elison 00:07:25 12/08/16 (2)

RE: other cartridges - NuWave 09:40:40 12/08/16 (1)

RE: other cartridges - John Elison 23:51:43 12/08/16 (0)

Just asked... - slapshot 16:40:22 12/06/16 (1)

RE: that was helpful...... - NuWave 08:20:17 12/07/16 (0)

Because vinyl enthusiasts are willing to pay for them!... - John Elison 15:41:44 12/06/16 (1)

RE: Before you shell out $1200 - kitch29 03:47:29 12/07/16 (0)

Why do step-up transformers cost a gazillion $$$$$$$ ?

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