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Can a MC cartridge be used with a MM preamp?

I am considering upgrading my analog rig from a MM cartridge/TT (Clearaudio Aurum Classic Wood/Clearaudio Emotion) to a MC cartridge (Dynavector 20XH/VPI Scout) setup. I am currently using a Creek OBH-8 preamp which is dedicated to MM cartridges. Since the Dynavector is a high output MC (2.5mV) will this work with the Creek OBH-8?
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I'm afraid that I'm w/ the other guys on this - if you want to use a MC cart. then go the full length & get a low output MC cart, MC phono pre, load the MC cart. correctly. The real reason to go to MC cart. is that their music presentation is more refined. The HO MC cart. don't really give you this & it's just a mental satisfaction that you own & use a MC cart.

In this case, I'd recommend you the best MM cart. you can afford & use that. I feel that you will get the more pleasure going this route.
FWIW. IMHO. YMMV.
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