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AR PH3-SE with Benz Micro Ruby 2

I just recently purchased a used AR PH3-SE phono pre-amp and Benz Micro Ruby 2 cartridge.

Has anyone had any experience with the two together and if so, did they perform well? I know the output of the Ruby is pretty low at .3mV and hope this won't be an issue.

I am also concerned about the impedence loading on the PH3-SE which is adjustable. Should I leave it at the factory 47kOhm or try another setting?

Anyone with comments?
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gundam91
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I think Ruby H would have been a better match in terms of output. I went from Benz M2 (0.8mV) to Shelter 901 (0.5mV) and I've noticed that I would need to turn up the volume a lot higher, and the trade off is the not so quiet background hiss that you get when you turn the volume too high.

Is there a way to take the Ruby 2 back and trade for Ruby H?

FrankC
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