Metric Halo Custom Shop: One Channel Jensen JT16 Input Transformer option for your current ULN-2

With the Metric Halo Jensen JT16 Input Transformer Option - 1 Channel installed, the ULN-2 acquires classic character. A few years ago, Metric fitted a prototype ULN-2 with a pair Jensen JT16-As just for fun. They found that there were some very nice benefits to transformer coupling the input stage of the ULN-2. The Transformers impart a more "glossy", "smoothed" sound than the capacitively coupled ULN-2, which simply faithfully passes the source. Sonically, it's kind of like the difference between images shot on film and images shot in HD. A second benefit is that the transformer completely electrically isolates the preamp from the source raising the common mode rejection above its already excellent performance, and providing a measure of confidence when dealing with the unknowns of location sound.