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Increasing a Low output MM

Hi I have a low output MM cartridge.  I am looking at a low gain phono stage; a gift.

Is there anyway to increase the output of a low output MM cartridge?

Previous posts have suggested that a SUT will not work due to impedance changes produced by the SUT.  

Any other options, other a new cartridge?

Thanks

mdrone
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mijostyn
8,570 posts
 

Has to have RIAA correction. 

lewm
13,113 posts
 

Actually not if you’re feeding an MM phono stage that provides the RIAA correction. But I agree it would be nice to know the name of the cartridge: Input impedance would have to be tailored to the cartridge specs.

mdrone OP
125 posts
 

the cartridge is a soundsmith Zephyr MK iii.

Output is 2.40 mV  Suggested Gain is 38-44.

The phono stage gain is only 28

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rauliruegas
13,095 posts
 

Dear @mdrone  : Which phono stage do you own? , normally a MM phono stage comes with 40db gain.

 

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,

R.

elliottbnewcombjr
5,483 posts
 

I’m thinking, set yourself up for future MC cartridge while you solve this problem

This seems to be a versatile unit, I’m sure there are others

 

Pro-Ject A/D Box S2 MM/MC Phono Preamplifier

https://www.audioadvisor.com/pdf/Pro_Ject_AD_Box_S2_Phono_User_Manual.pdf

 

 

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