Currently using a high output Benz Micro MC20E. Haven't noticed anything obvious. Sounds like you feel that sending in the preamp for a MC phono stage would make little, if any, difference in sound quality of the turntable and is therefore unnecessary.
Mismatched phono stage
I just learned that my preamp (which I've been using for over 10 years) came from the manufacturer set up for use with a MM cartridge. However, I've been using various MC cartridges all these years.
I'm assuming I need to either change the preamp to accommodate a MC cartridge (which is an option the manufacturer offers) or I need to buy/use a MM cartridge.
Can anyone tell me what I've been missing sonically all these years? I have to assume there's some sonic shortcoming by having a mismatched phono stage. And what is the better course of action - modify the preamp to accommodate a MC cartridge or switch to a MM cartridge with my Sota turntable? Don't yet know what the manufacturer will charge to put in a MC board.
I'm assuming I need to either change the preamp to accommodate a MC cartridge (which is an option the manufacturer offers) or I need to buy/use a MM cartridge.
Can anyone tell me what I've been missing sonically all these years? I have to assume there's some sonic shortcoming by having a mismatched phono stage. And what is the better course of action - modify the preamp to accommodate a MC cartridge or switch to a MM cartridge with my Sota turntable? Don't yet know what the manufacturer will charge to put in a MC board.