Derbim, in my experience most all phono preamps have less gain than CD players. So I very much doubt too much gain will be an issue - depending on your cartridge.
Also, how will you decide which LP's you'll carry to your vacation house? (now this probably IS a dumb question) This, and the notion of schlepping them back ad forth is why I've decided to keep the vinyl at home. I just take my laptop and use it as a source, along with a collection of CD's I've burned. Since I have a spare table I am always tempted to set it up at my other place, except for that issue.
Also, how will you decide which LP's you'll carry to your vacation house? (now this probably IS a dumb question) This, and the notion of schlepping them back ad forth is why I've decided to keep the vinyl at home. I just take my laptop and use it as a source, along with a collection of CD's I've burned. Since I have a spare table I am always tempted to set it up at my other place, except for that issue.