Output Voltage

Hello, I was wondering why the line output voltage of a typical phono preamp was so much lower than the line output voltage of a cd player.

readster08-24-2004 7:48pm

sidssp Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,077 posts 08-25-2004 at 06:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I can't tell what 250mv means without knowing how that was measured. I checked their web site. The MM output of the Creek OBH-15 has a gain of 37db, which is too low for the Dynavectors 2.5mv output. I think you need about 10db more gain to match well.
dougdeacon Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,338 posts 08-25-2004 at 08:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree with Sidssp. 5-10db more gain before the line stage (or a cartridge with 4-5mv output) would probably make your analog source sound more dynamic and alive (not just "louder").
readster OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 241 posts 08-25-2004 at 09:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete any suggestions on such a preamp ??
sidssp Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,077 posts 08-25-2004 at 10:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete How much do you want to spend?
readster OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 241 posts 08-26-2004 at 05:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Actually, the one i've been most interested in is the Dynavector P-75, it has a gain of 40db, do you think this would be a good fit ?? Especially with the 10x5 cart.