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

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

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.

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

 

 

mdrone

I am using a Tavish Design Adagio with a Soundsmith Carmen II cartridge with an output voltage of  2.12mv ,  the MM ( MI ) gain is 44db . 

I was unsure if the gain was enough when I switched from a Grado with an output of 5mv since I am going thru a passive attenuator .  If you think that 44db is not enough I believe that Manley makes a phono pre that is adjustable up to 50db .