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audio research ph7 & Cartridge

Hi,

I'm fairly new in the analog world. I own a Audio Research PH7. Today I bought a Brinkmann LaGrange with a 10.5 arm. Which cartidge will be a good or perfect match for this combo. I'm thinking about a Benz Micro lps 0.36 mv or an Ortofon Windfeld 0.30 mv. The only thing is both cartidges have low outputs and the Audio Research has only 57db of gain. Other equipment is Audio Research Ref 2 mk2, Audio Research VT200 and speakers are the latest versions Avalon Acendant.

Rojo
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wsill
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Rojo,
I have a similar setup.
PH7, Ref2 MK2. D400 Mk2. Balanced out between Ref2 & D400. (This adds more gain). Using the Audio Technica AT33 with .5 output. I think the .5 is the minimum output for the 57db gain. At .3, .36 you will be right on the edge. I don't think it's enough.
I have my gain setting on the Ref2 between 2-4 o'clock. Be careful if switching to tuner or balanced CD input. Gain control goes down to 10 o'clock.
Luckily the Ref2 has alot of gain, don't switch to the Ref3 it has less gain.
I think with the PH7 you need .8 output.
The PH7 is a fantastic Phono pre-amp.

My thoughts.
Bill
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