Leben CS-60T Step-Up Transformer

Leben CS-60T Step-Up Transformer

The Leben CS-60T is a step-up transformer (SUT) for moving-coil phonograph cartridges, built with custom-designed Permalloy-core transformers made in Japan, using the thickest possible wire relative to core size. To prevent sound quality degradation caused by contact points, the CS-60T uses a direct connection structure without a toggle switch. As with all Leben products, the CS-60T pairs naturally with Leben phono preamplifiers such as the CS-300XO system. As an authorized Leben dealer in Toronto, Canada, Vinyl Sound can help you match the CS-60T to your moving-coil cartridge and phono stage.

Key Features

• Custom-designed Permalloy-core transformers, made in Japan, with the thickest possible wire relative to core size
• Direct connection structure without a toggle switch, avoiding sound-degrading contact points
• Dual-chassis construction with high shielding effect: left and right channel transformers enclosed in a 1kg aluminum block, covered by a 2mm-thick steel chassis and 10mm-thick aluminum base
• Natural walnut side panels, neutralizing metallic resonance from the chassis
• Wooden insulators made of Zelkova serrata (a wood traditionally used for Japanese drums and shrine/temple pillars), contributing to a natural, organic sound and realistic soundstage

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What cartridges is the CS-60T designed for?
The CS-60T is designed for moving-coil (MC) cartridges with an input impedance below 14 Ohms, paired into a load impedance over 47 kOhm — a typical MM phono stage input. Contact Vinyl Sound with your cartridge's specifications to confirm compatibility.

Can I service or open the CS-60T myself?
No. The CS-60T is not field-serviceable and should not be disassembled. Its two-chassis construction — an outer metal-and-walnut chassis for shielding and vibration damping, housing an inner 1kg transformer block — is assembled at the factory and is not intended to be opened.

What phono preamplifier does the CS-60T pair with?
The CS-60T is designed to be a natural match for Leben phono preamplifiers. Contact Vinyl Sound for a recommended pairing based on your system.