Ayre Phono P5xe settings low / Med / High ?


I am using a Ortofon 2M black and according to the manual, I need to keep the internal settings on the phono pre as low since the 2M is 5mv in gain.

Its is said that keeping the gain in medium level keeps things smoother in performance? Is this correct and does anyone have an inside for this, thanks

I will have to try it when I get back but curious on feedbacks.

Rapogee
rapogee
All things being equal, I feel that the low gain setting on your phono pre is the best choice.
5mV is about the upper limit for voltage output of a "modern" phono cartridge. Certainly you should use the "low gain" settings in your p5Xe. Be sure also, if you are inexperienced, that the cartridge resistive loading is set for 47K (which I believe to be the max value of load resistance available at the p5Xe input).
Use whatever sounds best to you. It will depend on the gain structure of the rest of your system ultimately.