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Gain for VPI Companion with supplied Grado Statement Sonata 1.5mV

Got a VPI Classic Companion incoming. Worried about having sufficient gain for my system. Cartridge output is 1.5mV, with 47kOhms loading. ARC PH-3 says 54 db gain and is MM only. Running into an ARC LS-16 GNSC and then an ARC VT-130SE. I was running a Grado Reference previously, which had a 5mV output - which was equally loud to my CD player. Any thoughts on compatibility and sufficient gain from this cartridge? I do not wish to find another phono preamp. If I will not have enough gain, I won't even hookup the cartridge and find something else immediately. I realize I will have to up the volume. Looking for any informed opinions on whether there will be enough gain without too much noise. Thanks.
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yogiboy
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Not new.It has been around for years.
http://www.10audio.com/grado_sonata_benz_glider.htm
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yogiboy
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The PH-3 can be used with a cartridge with a minimum of .25 mv,so you will not have a problem. I use a Quicksilver phono amp with a   1.5 mv Grado. The Quicksilver has 47 db gain and I have no problem. I don't see you running into any noise problem!
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