Gain Question

Summed up very well Markus1299. Don't be hard on yourself though, we all learn as we go through this journey together. It's not the destination, but the journey itself which enthralls us. (I take it that means the Clearaudio Virtuoso didn't work out?).

If you go looking at another cartridge, you may find this thread helpful in understanding the difference between the two standards in which cartridge output is measured. Using this formula you can compare cartridge specs as apples to apples, instead of apples to oranges.

Cheers,
John

John

Unfortunately when I checked out the Clearaudio carefully, the stylus was bent so without a retip, don't think I can try this option. HOWEVER see my next post about another avenue I am considering

If phono preamp uses 12at7 type tubes replace with 12ax7 this will give you 40% more gain,I think it might solve low gain problem.

phono preamp uses 4 12AX7's and 1 12AT7. Are you saying I should try a 12AX7 in the 12AT7 spot?

Yes give that a try,it might be the problem.