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Default Input transformer for Spectra Sonics 101 preamp

Rick Ruskin wrote:
I have a trio of racked 101 preamps with 502 eq's. Can anyone
recommend an input transformer with a reasonable step-up to increase
the gain up from the 40db max they deliver now?


No, because the input impedance on those is already 600 ohms. It is
dominated by the emitter resistor on Q1. If you put a step-up transformer
on there, you get an even lower input impedance which is probably not
what you want.

There's no free gain to be had here.
Not that a 1:1 transformer might not help the miserable CMRR on those things.
--scott
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