How much output needed from MC cart.


I have a question about MC cartridge output... For best results, how much would I need and/or not need to match a phono-preamp that has 49db of gain? The line stage has 20db of gain.
Or simply, should I use a high-output MC or medium-output MC?
Your suggestions are appreciated.
gslone

Showing 1 response by nsgarch

Jependleton is right on the money for that (lowish) amount of phono preamp gain. I would recommend a van den Hul Frog Gold MkII which has .85 mv output and sounds great when properly loaded at around 500 ohms.

BTW, .85 mv is considered medium output for MC cartridges. High output MC is 1.25 mv +.