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Yamaha as-3000 with Denon dL-103R low output MC cartridges

Hi all, 
I own Yamaha as-3000, and I planned to buy Denon dl-103r low output MC cartridge to listen to vocals.
My concern is that can As-3000’s built-in mc phono stage put dl-103r to it’s fully potential or not.
any advises?
thank you.
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dekay
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May not be a problem, but the Yamaha's MC section is set @ a "fixed" 50 ohms (100 ohms is the recommended load for the Denon).

DeKay
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yogiboy
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The input sensitivity on the Yamaha is a low .1mv and the output of the Denon is .25 mv. It will work fine!!
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stereo5
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On my system, I use a ZU Audio modified DL103 and load it at 400 ohms. 
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vuthecuongjapan OP
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Thanks all of you. Very useful information.
@stereo5 what amp do you use? Integrated or pre/power amp? Thanks
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stereo5
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I use a McIntosh C2500 preamp. The MC section has 6 impedance settings that I can change on the fly via the remote.  I also use it with a McIntosh MC302 300wpc amp. 
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