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Turning the volume up

Hi. I'm new to analog and just purchased a Mobile Fidelity Ultradeck table. After completing my set up and putting on my first album i find i really need to turn the volume knob up much higher than when  I'm  listening to my digital source. Do I have a compatibility problem with my phono stage and cartridge?   
  I'm using a Belles Aria integrated amp. 

Thanks 

wmbode
wmbode OP
66 posts
 
I'm using the ultra tracker cartridge. 
tkr
100 posts
 
I googled your cartridge, and it seems to be a moving magnet. Output is 3.5 mV, which is lowish for a moving magnet, but well within normal range. Cartridge output varies wildly, and if you are happy with the sound of your vinyl, there is IMO no point in doing anything but turn up the volume. 
wmbode OP
66 posts
 
I know this might seem like a very dumb question but I need to turn the volume knob to 12 -1 o'clock just to get a volume anywhere close to my digital source at 9 o'clock. Is this bad for the amp or speakers to turn up so high?
tkr
100 posts
 
No. 
noromance's avatar
noromance
9,766 posts
 
No. In fact, it’s the digital source that is at "fault" here -being too loud after a short travel of the volume control. It's all good!

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