You cannot really extrapolate from one system to another to estimate the needed phono stage gain, especially if the line stage is passive. But amplifier input sensitivity, and speaker efficiency also play important roles. Anyway, the OP cannot break anything by trying different gain settings. And it seems likely that somewhere between 42 and 46d B gain is going to be ideal.
Phono Preamp Gain
Hi all,
I am in the process of getting a new cartridge and I want to make sure the output voltage is a good fit for my system. First off here's what I'm working with:
VPI Prime
Schiit Mani (30dB, 42dB, 48dB, 59dB gain options)
Prima Luna Dialogue Premium Integrated (239mV input sensitivity using KT88 tubes) (S/N ratio 81)
JBL L100
My question is what do I use for Vout in this equation to calculate the correct gain to choose on the Schiit Mani phono preamp??
20log(Vout/Vin)
Using the input sensitivity of the integrated and the output voltage of the Soundsmith Otello ES Moving Iron Cartridge I get
20log(.239V/.00212V) = 41dB gain
Is this correct?
My main issue is I dont know if my assumption to use .239V is correct.
Cheers
I am in the process of getting a new cartridge and I want to make sure the output voltage is a good fit for my system. First off here's what I'm working with:
VPI Prime
Schiit Mani (30dB, 42dB, 48dB, 59dB gain options)
Prima Luna Dialogue Premium Integrated (239mV input sensitivity using KT88 tubes) (S/N ratio 81)
JBL L100
My question is what do I use for Vout in this equation to calculate the correct gain to choose on the Schiit Mani phono preamp??
20log(Vout/Vin)
Using the input sensitivity of the integrated and the output voltage of the Soundsmith Otello ES Moving Iron Cartridge I get
20log(.239V/.00212V) = 41dB gain
Is this correct?
My main issue is I dont know if my assumption to use .239V is correct.
Cheers