Increasing a Low output MM

Hi I have a low output MM cartridge. I am looking at a low gain phono stage; a gift.

Is there anyway to increase the output of a low output MM cartridge?

Previous posts have suggested that a SUT will not work due to impedance changes produced by the SUT.

Any other options, other a new cartridge?

Thanks

mdrone05-22-2023 3:03pm

dogberry Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 750 posts 11-10-2024 at 11:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mind you, the proof of the pudding is in the eating, no? I have two low output MIs (0.4mv and 1mV), and prefer them both through a SUT rather than the MC input of my phono stage.
dogberry Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 750 posts 11-11-2024 at 04:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I shall, thank you. I was replying to your statement: Second, the SoundSmith cartridge is an MI type, not an MC type for which SUTs are most suitable. You are, of course, correct that a 2.4mV output would be increased far too much by a typical SUT, but I can't let the suggestion that MI cartridges of any output are unsuitable for an SUT stand unchallenged.