Dynavector XX Mk II

Bruce--this cartridge needs a lot of gain to sound it's best and most dynamic. It has a low output impedance of around 6 ohms I believe. I run a total of 80 db gain between my pre and phono pre and load at 100 ohms. It's a great cartridge. I don't have experience with SUTs, like Al above. Let us know what you end up doing. Swanny

My cartridge has .3mV and I have a total of 75db of gain and I have more than enough gain to drive my amps.

I have the same cart and I use a pre with 70db gain and it works just fine. I would think you probably can get away with 60 but you'll just be running your volume knob a little higher. I would at least try it and see how it sounds before jumping on a step up. 60db is still pretty high and would be considered the MC input on many a phono pre.

Look up Bob's devices for a currently popular SUT that uses Cinemage transformers. I don't know enough to guide you beyond that, but there are several other "Analog" forums to post your questions to and get advice about which Bob's device you want.

I have the same cartridge running it with a Zesto Andros phono stage.Gain is 65.I can increase the volume 10 db in any input in my preamp which I did.

On a side note.I had read 1 review where the reviewer preferred this cartridge at the 1000 ohm setting.Incidently, George , the owner of Zesto runs his XX2mk11 at 1000 ohms also.I tried it and won't be going back to the 100 ohm setting.

Your gain at 58 may be a little too low.