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New cartridge question

I have a TNT JR / SME 309 arm , BAT vkp-5 phono stage musicmetre silver tonearm cable. I am thinking about a
Lyra Helikon I know its .5mv , would the vkp-5 have enough
gain I beleive its 50 to 56 or would I have to use a step up transformer to make it work properly? Any other suggestions Please help me . Thanks David
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twl
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Marakanetz, you may be surprised. There is more than one person that holds the opinion that the 501 is in the league with the Helikon, and that the 901 clearly surpasses it.
twl
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You'll likely be okay with that, but you'll have to turn up the volume knob higher than you are used to doing. If you have any noise at all in your tubes, this will raise the noise floor.

Also consider the Shelter 501, if you want to get similar performance and save about half your cash. The 501 is right in the class with the Helikon, at $800 new.
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