The DV XX Mk II output voltage is .28mV. The gain on my phono pre is 58db and 12db on my linestage. Will I need a SUT in order to get quality output?? If yes, any recommendations and related costs?
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.
I also use the XX2 Mk2 , with the EAR 88PB phono preamp, whose gain is at least 72db. Hard for me to enjoy it at a load of about 100 ohms. MUCH better, I find, at around 1000 ohms.
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