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Can I use a step up transformer?

Hi everyone :-) I am currently using a .3mv cartridge (Dynavector 20x2) with a phono pre amp (Manley chinook) that only has a 60db output for LOMC, I am not getting the gain I would like, I feel like I am at the boundries of over loading my tube linestage (Manley Jumbo Shrimp) with the volume at 3:00 o clock position.Would this kind of a device even help fix this issue? Where does it hook up?  Assuming it would.... And If you wanted to spend under $2000 for one, can you recommend one that should work well with my system?

Thanks

Matt M
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thuchan
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Regarding matching carts and phono stages if you really want to see what they can deliver you should not stop on a basic level. This matter is not plug & play or just connect two units or  avoid using cables and connections.  Here it starts to become a really exciting adventure. It's a pitty that some audio afficinados never will cross the bridge...but this is the way it is.
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rauliruegas
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Dear @thuchan : Could you explain a little:   What do you mean with: """  matching carts and phono stages.. """  and """   should not stop on a basic level. """

Thank's in advance.

Regards and enjoy the music,
R.


thuchan
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Dear Raul,
Basic means using the settings (and ranges) the phono preamp comes with. If you do not stop here but use perfect matching cart/step up combinations thus precisely align the two facing coils you may enter into a different musical experience.
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rauliruegas
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Dear @thuchan : I understand your first sentence. Could you be more specific in your second part of your answer? what to do to " enter in that different musical experience?

Every day is a learning day and I think I'm missing something very important down there.

Regards and enjoy the music,
R.
wahmei88
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Have anybody has experience with COUNTERPOINT SA-9 ISOLINEAR TUBE PHONO STAGE for MC/MM. Was told  that it is "A very versatile and high performance tube Phono Stage that can configured for almost any situation"'   No need for step up Transformer. Or even Cary Audio PH-302 mkII Vacuum Tube Phono Preamplifier MM/MC'
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