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Gain specs for Jolida JD-9A phono preamp

I'm considering this phono preamp, but I'm confused about the gain specifications. Here they are from Jolida's Web site:

MM: 70 dB, 5 mV
MC High: 85 dB, 0.5 mV – 1.5 mV
MC Low: 95 dB, 0.25 mV – 0.5 mV

Currently, I own a Shure V15 (3.5mv) and a Denon 103R (.2mv). I run the Shure at 40dB and the Denon at 60 dB with my Hagerman Bugle and that seems to be plenty of gain in both cases. The gain calculator at the KAB Web site returns figures very close to the ones I use now. Gain specs for most other phono pres are right in that same range.

So why are the gain numbers of the Jolida 30-35 dB higher? Do they use a different scale than other manufacturers? Is this unit designed to run directly into a power amp? It doesn't appear to have a volume control. Maybe a Jolida owner can enlighten me.

David
armstrod

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armstrod OP
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Colitas,

Once you get set up I'd love to know what gain setting you settle on. That, at least, gives one point of reference.

I'm also interested in the noise level of the Jolida, as the reason I'm looking is because my current Hagerman Bugle is pretty noisy at 60dB. Thanks for your help.
armstrod OP
610 posts
 
Gadfly,

I've considered using a step-up while decreasing the gain of the Bugle. Here on Audiogon there is certainly passion on both sides of the SUT discussion. Have you used the Lundahl? What was your experience?
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