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Is 57db gain enough for Dynavector XX-2?

I'm looking at this cartridge due to it's good reviews,local availability, and low(ish) compliance compatibility for my ETII tonearm. However it is of very low output and my Sonic Frontiers SFP-1 Signature has only 57db of gain. Will I be taxing the preamp too much? It seems ok with the .4mv Benz.
Thanks
alun
g_m_c
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I can't comment on the Benz, but as an XX-2 user, I can tell you that it is a very quiet tracker. On a nimble arm, it can deal with some pretty messed up vinyl. That damn end of record distortion still pops up every once in a while though.
bobby2368b1
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Sorry to hijack the this thread but on the otherside of the question, can too much gain from a high output cart damage the pre-amp or is only too little gain that causes the damage?
alun OP
181 posts
 
Great question bobby23, I don't think that too little would damage anything it just wouldn't have enough signal to play loud enough to enjoy, I could be wrong here.
alun OP
181 posts
 
I just found out the XX-2 is available in a .5 output from VPI. So now I need to find some comparison of the XX-2 and Celebration.
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