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Finally bought a new Turntable!

Hello All,
Well I done did it now, I bought myself a new Turntable.
After much research and talking back and forth on forums, looking at various models, I finally decided on a Mofi Studiodeck with the Hana SL MC Cartridge.
I bought it from a local Hi-Fi shop that gave me a 10% discount on the table and a 15% discount on the cart.
I have only had about a week so far and have not had a chance to play a much music yet. Just a few tracks here and there.
This does bring me to a question that I have for the community.

After initially playing a few tracks, I felt I had to turn up the volume a bit more compared to b4 when playing the same tracks on my Denon DP-300f, which seemed to have a bigger impact at lower volumes.

I had the shop configure my Phono Pre-Amp (Sim Audio 110lp V2) and the gain was set to 60db.

I set it to 66db and RIAA Curve. I think that improved the sound a bit more.
But what I want to know, for the particular cart that I have on the table, what are the other recommended settings?
I know the manufacturer have their suggested settings and ultimately, I probably have to try different settings and play a lot of music until I feel I have found the sweet spot but wanted to ask you all if you have any suggestions or opinions.
One other very specific question that I have is, Does making changes to the phono pre-amp have any negative effects on the system? Meaning, could I potentially do any harm to the system?
I appreciate any feedback.
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slaw
21,349 posts
 
What phono cable are you using? It may be too high capacitance?

Remember, the components aren’t broken in yet. Play the new Hana for at least 50 hours before making any rash decisions. The break-in period can be one of a learning period if you let it.
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noromance
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If it sounds good and your volume control is further along than it was, you've less carbon track in the way of the music which is a good thing.
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millercarbon
12,531 posts
 
My Modwright LS 100 goes to 11.

These go to 11.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xgx4k83zzc
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
Get a good step-up transformer. That is what I always use with mc cartridges. Lower noise floor and increased dynamics! The Bellari SUT is a good recommendation (I have one, along with a Mike Sanders and several others).
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chakster
6,144 posts
 
You can't harm anything in your system by using different setting at your phono stage, you can't harm a cartridge using different settings. 

First thing to do it to use 47k Ohm and 66db Gain on your Sim Audio 
Yes, 47k Ohm for MC, not 100 Ohm or 475 Ohm.

If you like the sound stay with 47k Ohm 

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