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
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
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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
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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 . |
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