Need some help with Analog,Just Learning


I have a Pro ject X2 with a new Sumiko Low Songbird.An Allnic 1202 phono pre.I need some advice,i am wondering if i need an SUT or change cartridge to better match my pre? I would think the allnic is capable better sound quality than i am getting.On the other end i have QLN P3,GamuT DI200,exemplar preamp,Innous zen,playback designs mpd 6, Thank you Jred

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72 dB of gain is plenty (likely too much)

the KAB calculator suggests 56 for your output

I use 62 on my 0.3mv Aidas cart - 65 is too much - I’ve played with loading from 100-1000 ohms, but a not whole lot of difference but settled on 470