phono stage volume


I have a Halfer DH110 preamp and a Grado X+ cartridge. The volume is much lower than when I am using the CD or Tuner inputs. Does anyone have a suggestion as to fixing this besides buying a new preamp or just turning up the volume?
Thanks!
cford
a phono step up transformer might do the trick. These are typically used when driving a MM phono stage with a lower-output MC cartridge. Or a phono pre preamp will also accomplish the desired level shift, & possibly allow you to experiment with various loading & gain settings.
Buy a new cartridge. It sounds like you are using a cartridge which is too low output for your preamp. Was the cartridge bought new? If so, I would hope your dealer asked you what preamp you are using.

If you do have a preamp for moving magnet cartridges, you will have to get a moving magnet cartridge, or a high output moving coil cartridge. I know the grado high output moving coil cartridges are fine with a moving magnet phono stage.