This is a 1:15 stepup unit using Hashimoto HM-7 Stepup transformers.Description from the OBSINC website
The Live! MC-10 MC HC Step-Up Transformer Unit with the Hashimoto HM-7 MC Step-Up transformers is built on a 2mm thick commercial aluminum case imported from Japan. Oyaide PCOCC and 6N (99.9999% pure) OFHC copper wire is used for internal hookup wires. The I/O sockets are use of the WBT 0210CuMs NextGen RCA sockets for the maximum conductivity without sonic colorization. The HM-7 is the newest flagship product from Hashimoto Electric Co, Tokyo Japan with the certified OFHC copper windings on Permalloy C-Core. The use of OFHC materials though the internal sound path has contributed to the most realistic, vivid, and three dimensional sound of this unit. A brand new unit now costs $1990.00
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