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Need help finding a new phono stage.

I just purchased the Marantz tt-15s1.
It has a dynavector 10x5 installed on it.
I have a Cambridge audio cp1, and it sounds great. Which I'm not fully understanding because I thought that stage was for mm only? Can someone help explain this?
My amp is set 3/4 the way up for the volume level I like.. but even at full tilt it doesnt sound distorted or anything!
I guess my main question, and my next step is what is a good phono stage to upgrade to??
For now though I am happy. 
Thanks in advance.
kevdubbya
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uberwaltz
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Absolutely it will.
A lot of even budget phono stages have gain options, have to if capable of mm and lomc operation really.

Course if you had a mm cart with 4 to 5mv output it would likely be fine.

An oldie but a goodie especially suited to your cart would be a Dynaudio P3.
Lots of option internally configured with easy to use jumpers.
The new mk4 is about 1k, but you can find the mk3 for $500 or less lightly used.
Highly recommended with your cart imho.
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noromance
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As long as it is driving the speakers to your satisfaction, there is no issue with turning it up so high. Remember, in most cases, a volume control reduces the volume by offering progressive resistance to the signal such that full volume is the actual gain of the amplification stage. So the less resistance used by the volume potentiometer, the better the sound.
big_greg
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You might be able to find a used Nova Phonomena within your budget. Excellent phono stage. If you prefer new, check out the Parks Puffin.
rsf507
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Used PH10 if you can find one....so versatile

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uberwaltz
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I likely sold the cheapest ph10 few days ago and that was still above ops budget at $976 plus shipping.

Great phono though I have to agree but it was time for a change....
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