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.
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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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 . | |
@mdrone : Thank's. According the real time measurements made by J.Atkinson in theory the true gain is a little over 37db so you don't have to have a problem running your cartridge other that maybe a higher than normal noise levels but the critical issue with your unit is that its RIAA accuracy is really poor and goes against the quality levels that your cartridge can shows:
https://www.stereophile.com/content/leben-rs-30eq-phono-preamplifier-measurements
R.
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