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Is 57db gain enough for Dynavector XX-2?

I'm looking at this cartridge due to it's good reviews,local availability, and low(ish) compliance compatibility for my ETII tonearm. However it is of very low output and my Sonic Frontiers SFP-1 Signature has only 57db of gain. Will I be taxing the preamp too much? It seems ok with the .4mv Benz.
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alun

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jeffreybehr
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The rated output of the Dynavector is 0.23mV, which is 2.4dB less than 0.4mV. That's how much louder the noise will be with the Dynavector. That's a relatively small amount IMO, but you may be more sensitive to tube-rush noise than I am.

You won't be taxing your preamp, but you may be taxing your tolerance for noise. Only you can judge.
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jeffreybehr
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You guys can argue about about how much gain one needs or whether Alun needs another fono stage all you want. I stand by my statement--what really matters is how much noise the system has now, and whether Alun can still love the sound of his system with 2.4dB more noise. Only Alun can answer that question and probably only by using that Dynavector in his system for a while.
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