I wouldn't think you need more gain either, not sure what you mean by overloading your line stage. If you'd rather have the gain setting you use for phono on the pre match your other sources by boosting the cartridge output, OK, an SUT should work fine. Just make sure you plug it into the MM inputs on the Chinook, or you will have overload problems.
Can I use a step up transformer?
Hi everyone :-) I am currently using a .3mv cartridge (Dynavector 20x2) with a phono pre amp (Manley chinook) that only has a 60db output for LOMC, I am not getting the gain I would like, I feel like I am at the boundries of over loading my tube linestage (Manley Jumbo Shrimp) with the volume at 3:00 o clock position.Would this kind of a device even help fix this issue? Where does it hook up? Assuming it would.... And If you wanted to spend under $2000 for one, can you recommend one that should work well with my system?
Thanks
Matt M
Thanks
Matt M