I am interested to know, also. My Rotel preamp (RC1082) has a MC/MM gain of 70dB/75dB - is that good? I am a novice when i comes to phono preamps adn their specs. My cartridge is a Dynavector DV20XH (HO MC). Sorry to hijack thread but I felt we were both looking for the same answer.
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