The JD9A has plenty of gain and is adjustable, you will not have problem. As to the Rotel, 70dB/75dB is lots of gain, could be too much for a HO MC ... as long as it sounds good as doesn't produce too much noise, it is fine.
Question for Jolida JD9A owners
Anyone have experience running a HO MC cartridge through the MC High settings of this phono pre? How did it sound?
The reason I ask is because I am looking for a little more gain than my present system affords me. (Seem to be lacking soundstage and dynamics). Looking for an affordable (~$400) solution.
I have also given some thought to trying a MM cart (same price range) as a solution (eliminating the need for a separate phono stage).
Present set up:
tt: Pro-Ject Perspective
cart: Sumiko Blackbird (2.5 mv)
amp: Musical Fidelity A5 integrated (dedicated MM phono stage w/40db gain)
speakers: Legacy Signature III
interconnects: Blue Jean Cable LC1
Thanks...Steve
The reason I ask is because I am looking for a little more gain than my present system affords me. (Seem to be lacking soundstage and dynamics). Looking for an affordable (~$400) solution.
I have also given some thought to trying a MM cart (same price range) as a solution (eliminating the need for a separate phono stage).
Present set up:
tt: Pro-Ject Perspective
cart: Sumiko Blackbird (2.5 mv)
amp: Musical Fidelity A5 integrated (dedicated MM phono stage w/40db gain)
speakers: Legacy Signature III
interconnects: Blue Jean Cable LC1
Thanks...Steve