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Noise from Rega P3/RB300/Dynavector DV20X-L

I just replaced my Rega Bias MM Cartridge with Dynavector DV20X-L (MC), and now I have to turn the volume quite high (around 1 o'clock - I think this could be due to the .25mV output of the DV20X-L) in order to get to my normal listening level. When I do this, there is an audible background noise interfering with the music which wasn't there when I use the Rega Bias or the CD Player (Rega Planet).
Appreciate if someone can point out what can possibly cause the noise and what I should do.
My setup is Rega P3/RB300 -> ROTEL RQ-970BX -> AUDIO NOTE M2 -> PASS LABS ALEPH 3.
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lazarus28
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you need the dv20x-H. the bias is a moving magnet cart with a high output, and your phono pre is expecting a stronger signal. the dv20x-l is a low-output moving coil cartridge, but the dv20x-H is meant to be of much higher output, so that it'll run properly in a normal MM phono pre.

H is for high
L is for low

or you could get an mc phono stage.
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