What is a SUTZ and who needs it?
The Sutherland SUTZ is a very special analog product that uses transimpedance to raise the output of your low-output, low-impedance moving coil cartridge to the level of a moving magnet cartridge.
SUTZ stands for Step-Up Transimpedance (Z being the symbol of impedance), and is based on the first gain stage of the flagship Sutherland Dos Locos transimpedance phonostage and shares the same chassis as the Little Loco Mk2.
CARTRIDGE COMPATABILITY
Use only low output MC, less than 20 Ohms internal resistance. Not MM, nor high output MC.
GAIN
Internally adjustable to HIGH, MED, or LOW. Transimpedance gain cannot be expressed in dB. There is plenty of gain for very low-output MC cartridges. Even with the lowest output MC, background noise vanishes.
Power Requirements:
120 VAC
240 VAC (Special Order)
Dimensions (WHD): 17″ x 2 1/2″ x 13″
Weight: 15 lb.