If you want the analog to sound as loud as the digital, you'll have to get a cartridge with a higher mV output or a MC pre-amp with more gain. Are you having to turn up the volume to the point at which noise becomes an issue? If not: don't worry about it, and just enjoy the music. It's the same with MM cartridges. Some have more output than others.
loudness level?
I am thinking about getting into vinyl. I set up my old Thorens TD165/ Dynavector 10x5. I have a Simaudio integrated and LP3 phono stage. The jumpers in the LP3 are correctly set for the MC 10x5 cartridge. All cables are hooked up correctly. The sound is louder playing a cd than phono at the same volume setting on the amp. Is this normal with vinyl? If so, is it the same with a MM cartridge?
At this point I'm not really looking for equipment suggestions. If I decide to plunge in further I will give serious thought to upgrades later. I figure by then I will have the check that George Bush is sending me. He really wants me to spend it.
At this point I'm not really looking for equipment suggestions. If I decide to plunge in further I will give serious thought to upgrades later. I figure by then I will have the check that George Bush is sending me. He really wants me to spend it.
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