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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
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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!

roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
+ 1 tkr!
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dweller
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Just don't forget to turn volume down after playing LPs.
wmbode OP
66 posts
 
Thanks everyone for responding.

dweller- good point, unfortunately I found out the hard way. It happened yesterday and scared the s..t out of me. 
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yogiboy
5,655 posts
 
I use this outboard attenuator on my CDP to lower the volume to match my phono. You are better off using the volume in the upper range of the dial on your preamp. BTW, between 12 and 1 is perfect!
http://www.schiit.com/products/sys
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