Ortofon - T-2000 Audio component

In this, a true museum piece of analog high-fidelity: the Ortofon T-2000 step-up transformer.
Designed and built in Denmark in 1982, this device is not a simple accessory, but a legendary component created with a single purpose: to make the mythical Ortofon MC 2000 cartridge sing.
Because the MC 2000 had an incredibly low output (0.05 mV), Ortofon had to create a no-compromise transformer, massive and technically extreme. The result is the T-2000, a "brick" that weighs almost 3.5 kg despite its compact size, still considered today one of the best SUT ever made.

1. Silver windings: Unlike standard copper models, the T-2000 uses pure silver conductors for both the windings and the internal wiring. This guarantees unmatched detail resolution and an airiness on the highs.
2. Extreme Gain (35 dB): With a transformation ratio of about 1:55, it is the only true solution for ultra-low-output MC cartridges such as Ortofon MC2000, Audio Note Io, or Kondo.
3. Shielded Toroidal Construction: Inside there is no air, but a heavy shielding of permalloy and soft iron that eliminates any hum and interference, bringing the signal-to-noise ratio to excellent levels.

• Technical: Tested and perfectly functioning on both channels. No hiss or unusual hum.
• Aesthetics: Good general condition for its age. The black chassis is solid. The rear RCA connectors (gold-plated) are clean and free of oxidation.

Technical Sheet (Real Specifications)
• Manufacturer: Ortofon (Made in Denmark)
• Model: T-2000
• Type: Moving Coil Step-Up Transformer (Toroidal)
• Winding Material: Silver
• Frequency Response: 8 Hz – 100,000 Hz
• Gain: 35 dB (Ratio approx. 1:55)
• Cartridge Input Impedance: 2 - 4 Ohms (Optimized for 3 Ohms)
• Channel Separation: > 70 dB
• Shielding: Permalloy + Soft iron
• Dimensions: 58 x 118 x 180 mm
• Weight: approx. 3.5 kg (Ultra-heavy construction)