Gain for HO MC or MM cartridge?


How much gain are users of high output MC or MM, or MI cartridges using? Is 40-50DB gain from the phonostage to much for cartridges ranging from 2.5 to 5.0 output? Personal experiences would be great.
Thank you.
tom_hankins
I use a HO MC Dynevector20X with a Graham amp 2SE for MM or HO MC. My results are fabulous and leave me wanting for nothing. I think the carts output is about 2.5 MV and the phono stage gain is about 40 DB but look it up for exact numbers.
My cartridge has a 2.5 mV output, my phonostage has 42 db of gain and my linestage has 22 db of gain. This is MORE than enough gain, as I usually listen with the volume pot at around 10 o'clock.
Thanks everyone. Phono has a minimum gain of 42db and preamp adds 17db gain. cartridge is a Grado ref. 1, which I see advertised at either 4.0 or 5.0 output. Guess it will be fine.