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

dover Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,177 posts 05-23-2023 at 06:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @mdrone The problem is that the Leben has abnormally low gain. Most MM phono stages offer around 40db of gain. I have had the Leben in my system and quite frankly it is quite vague - not worth the money in my view. Even a cheapy Soundsmith phono at around $1k was significantly better. My suggestion would be to get another phono stage or if you have the Leben, sell it and use the money for another phono.