Does ADDING the phono + linestage gain figures apply for an 'integrated' (MM & Linestage) preamp?
i.e. if I have a integrated (Conrad Johnson) preamp that has 28 dB gain in the phono section and 84 dB in the line stage do I have a total of 112 dB gain avail for an MC cart?
If so, how would I match (low to high) impedance without overdriving the phonostage?
Or am I needing a pre-preamp/step-up device that should provide about 50/60'ish more dB of gain to feed the CJ phono stage?
i.e. if I have a integrated (Conrad Johnson) preamp that has 28 dB gain in the phono section and 84 dB in the line stage do I have a total of 112 dB gain avail for an MC cart?
If so, how would I match (low to high) impedance without overdriving the phonostage?
Or am I needing a pre-preamp/step-up device that should provide about 50/60'ish more dB of gain to feed the CJ phono stage?