Cary SLP98P minimum cart output for MC is(or should be put out by cart) 1.4mV so your Benz would work fine. I have the Cary and it runs very cool. Dual mono 4 6sn7's 2 ax7'a 2 au7's. I uaed a Dynavector 10x5 MC but now use Linn Adikt MM 6.5mV One main volume control and 2 seperate balance controls. Good luck.
Best Pre with a built-n phono section?
I’m wondering if there is a preamp out there that has a great built in phono section. Due to space limitations, I’d rather not go the separate pre / phono pre route. Associated equipment: Spectron Musician IIISE MK II amp, Magnepan 3.6 speakers, Electrocompaniet CD Player, Nottingham Ace TT with a Benz Glider H2 cartridge (2.5 mV output.) I would probably need to go SS pre; I could use a tubed pre if the heat out put was minimal. Thanks in advance for your suggestions!