Leben RS-30EQ phono stage

23.5 db is still fairly low compared to other mm phono stage that has a gain of 40 or 49 db.

Sorry, that's a no for mm use...look at jeff day's review on positive feedback...I believe he used a mm...

I am not sure how similar dB gain is measured or if it is standardized. My ASR Mini Basis was set at 36dB to use with Ortofon SPU. When I tried Leben unit, I did not notice significant drop in sound level from what I remember. I would love to try Leben SPU. However my local dealer has been waiting for well over a year now for it and so far no shows....

Chas, has you been around a lamb, in my experience, lamb is anything but quiet :) bahhhh bahhhh...

Suteetat,
I guess our lambs are quiet over here....no bahhhing...or rf out of them...

I have one running along with my ARC Ref 3 and it is very nice. I have only been using it for about 40 hours so I'll get back when i have more information.