VAC Signature Mk IIa Preamplifier with phono?

Hifimaniac, I am desperate to add the phono as it's not really a cost issue but the MM Load only goes to 480 ohms which will kill the treble. Any way to solve this?

Skinzy - FYI, according to the product brochure on VAC's website the MC loading ranges from 100 to 470 ohms, and the MM ranges from 10k to 47k ohms.

My Grado is unusual as it is a low output MM design thus requires 47K load with high DB gain. The VAC only has high gain low ohm combination typical of MC. Kevin’s pre has the reverse which is more typical. He pointed this out to me when I sent him the question.

Sorry for my misunderstanding, Skinzy. It was due to your previous post stating that the MM load goes to 480 ohms, while you would actually use the 'MC' gain setting with your low output MI Grado cartridge.

Skinzy, If you don't think VAC phono works in your situation, why ask for opinions in making a purchase?