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HOMC vs LOMC - same model

For the same model cartridge and using a phono stage that is only able to deal with higher outputs ... is it better to:

(a) get the HOMC and be happy
(b) get the LOMC + a step up device + an extra interconnect

LOMC's tend to have better resolving power by all reports due to less coil mass. But then there's the reports of extra noise and possibly hum from the step up and extra wire.

So I'm torn.

Bob
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Also wondering ... I know you definitely want a shielded cable running from the arm to the phono stage. If I insert a step up device in the middle, do I need a shielded interconnect between it and the phono stage, or just between the arm and the step up?

Generally I have unshielded interconnects throughout my system, other than the phono cable.

Thanks,
Bob
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