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Passive Preamp works with Dynavector p75?

I am toying the idea of getting a passive preamp. My sources are EAD transport/DAC and a Clearaudio Emotion TT going thru the Dynavector p75 Phono Preamp. Downstream components are Mcintosh MC122 and Magnepan SMGc.

My question is, sonic benefit aside, will it works? I never understand the impedance-electric circuit requirement behind passive preamp setup but seem to remember that it might not be a simple plug-n-play. Your advice is appreciated.
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shakeydeal
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What is going to be important here is the input sensitivity and voltage gain of the MAC. My friend has the P75 going into a Sowter based TVC into a CJ MV60 SE. He is using a Dynavector cart, the 17D2 I think. This works great. However his speakers are GMA Europas which are more efficient than your MMGs too. I still say my first sentence in this post is going to be key for your success.

Shakey
shakeydeal
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>You will probably be surprised by the increase in clarity and refinement, but very possibly also disappointed with the lean and undynamic sound<

If he goes with a transformer or autoformer type passive he won't be disappointed. They don't have the issues with dynamics or leanness that you speak of.

Shakey
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