Your math is good, and I'd say go for it. But you might want to double check on the load resistor value. I do agree that the fact you have an RCA jack dedicated to adding an external load resistor suggests that the fixed value one is 47K. Or "open". You do want to know if it's open. Does the owners manual help? Or just measure it.
Can stepup transformer be used with an MC phono stage?
I just purchased an Electron Images MCP-1 phono preamp and it seems to be a VERY good phono preamp; however, I'm realizing it doesn't have enough gain for my .2 mV output Dynavector. Doing a little more research, it seems that the MCP-1 works well for cartridges down to .5mV of output. Could I use a stepup transformer between my cartridge and the MC phono input of the MCP-1 without causing any damage to the phono preamp or other equipment in my system? If so, what specifications should I be looking for in a stepup transformer?
Thanks in response for any responses and advice.
Thanks in response for any responses and advice.