Passive Preamp works with Dynavector p75?

Thanks for your quick assessment. I am using Benz MC Gold cartridge which given its low output, probably doesn't help.

The MC Gold has an output of .4mv. This combined with the P75 gives a total output of just 575mv. You really need to be at 1 volt minimum and a little higher would be even better. You can try it, but I don't think it will sound very good and there will probably be more noise than signal.

It worked with my Passion Ultimate passive but my Meridian 605s only need .5 volt for full output.

I just noticed that your McIntosh MC 122 has level controls in the rear that can be set at .8v sensitivity. You could try that and see if it's enough gain for the passive preamp.

Try running the P75 directly into the mc122 with no preamp at all. This will tell you what the highest volume level that you will get with a passive pre wide open will be. Adequate volume is only one of the considerations when going the passive pre route, but this would be a good start. Be careful that you don't overload the speakers, but with the Maggies' lowish sensitivity, I doubt you would have any problems. You will probably be surprised by the increase in clarity and refinement, but very possibly also disappointed with the lean and undynamic sound. Worth the experiment.