The 1254 is specifically designed and optimized for moving coil cartridges and offers better sonics. It's impedance and gain ratios are similar to the 3440A (which is actually a mic input transformer), but the 1254 has a slightly lower input impedance. Every CM-1254 is personally tested by David Geren, President of Cinemag.
The CM1254 have been out of stock for ages and there is a very long lead time, if ordered.
The primary can be wired for impedances of 37.5, 150, or 600 ohms; secondary impedance is 50k. Gain ratio is 1:37, 1:18.5, or 1:9.25, depending on which primary winding is used. Maximum operating level is -2 dBu. This is the standard configuration.
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