Twl mentioned the first thoughts that came to my mind i.e. front end overload. While you will get greater volume out of the MC section, the sound will end up being more compressed and / or distorted. That is, unless you are playing recordings that are VERY quietly recorded and lack dynamic range. As such, stick with the MM section and adjust the loading inside the preamp to what the manufacturer calls for. You should still have enough gain to reach the desired SPL range while retaining a higher level of accuracy without distortion. Sean
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