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Phonostage preamp HELP

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I just purchased a Clearaudio Innovation with a Koetsu Black cartridge. I currently have a Manley Chinook phono preamp. Give the Koetsu is rated at .4mv, I’m not getting the volume/Headroom I had previously with my Soundsmith Aida which was a high output moving iron. I love the sound of the Koetsu but I need more juice! Any recommendations would be appreciated. 

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browndt
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Agree, use a Bob's Devices SUT Sky 30. I had one on my Koetsu
and it made a huge difference for my whole system. With MC carts
at this output level a SUT is a must. Bob makes the best SUTs for this application. Don't waste your money on cheap SUT.  It will deteriorate your sound, sometimes vary badly.
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