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60db gain 100 ohm load phono pre

Recently purchased a Rega Ania MC cartridge that is .35mv with 100 ohm load recommendation.  My pre-amp (Parasound NewClassic 200) MC setting is only 50db gain. It has been suggested I would be best looking for a phono pre with 60db gain , 100 ohm load seeing the cartridge is low output.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a phono pre with 60db gain , 100 ohm load. My budget is not high, $500. Used is ok, maybe even preferred for value. 

Thanks in advance to all.

 

128x128tunehead
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chetatkins
81 posts
 

ifi zen phono

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millercarbon
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All that gain means is where the volume knob winds up. There's way more to a phono stage than dB gain. Way more. Shop for phono stages based on sound quality, or you may wind up with something that doesn't sound any better, maybe even sounds worse, but with the volume knob turned lower.

big_greg
6,560 posts
 

For your budget, check out the Parks Puffin. Plenty of gain and very quiet. 

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yogiboy
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You should be able to get a used Sutherland KC Vibe for about 500 bucks. It has all the adjustments (60db gain and 100 ohm) that you are looking for! 

 

 

 

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