Problem with preamp volume control


I just obtained a Clear Audio Virtuoso Ebony v2 cartridge which I love dearly.  (I wrote about it in a separate post.)
The only problem with it is it has too high an output for my CJ PV 11 preamp.  It is very loud at between 9 and10 o’clock with very little tolerance for changing the level. A small turn brings a big result.
Is there any way of attenuating the preamp to accommodate this situation, so that I have more flexibility in controlling the volume?
Again, the cartridge sounds incredible otherwise.
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ps: rare problem!  Most people don't have enough gain with low output 'coils. Tons of gain without noise or hum (which is a form of noise, ok, ok) is tough.  be happy you have it.
build build an in-line attenuator inside a m-f RCA jack shell. A 47K 1/8 watt 1% metal film resistor worked for me when I had excessive gain on my Parasound preamp  
Antinn,

I have to thank you so much for your reminder that the Benchmark had three gain settings. I have much more control and seemingly more headroom in the sound now.
Without your post I would  probably be caught up in some convoluted solutions, 
This way, all I had to do is flip a switch.
You made a big difference!
RV,

Thank-you for the thank-you :).  It was about a month ago when a similar item came up, but that time it was a Bryston amplifier that like the Benchmark had a selectable sensitivity, and the simple flip of a switch yielded similar success.  Enjoy the music!
I was just reading the Benchmark manual and came across a potential problem.
It says:

“If you are using an unbalanced input, you must use one of the top two switch positions.” (Must underlined.)

 My CJ only has RCA outputs which connect to the Benchmark inputs with RCA plugs.
 I’ve just switched to the bottom switch position (lowest gain.)
 The SQ is just fine.
But am I doing something wrong vis-a-vis the manual?