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Question re: Phono stage gain and possible new integrated

I’m running a Pathos Classic Mk3 into Spatial M3 Turbos. At 4 ohms, the Pathos puts out 140 watts. The Spatials are rated at 94db sensitivity. In addition, I have a syrupy sweet LFD LE phonostage amplifying my Hana MC with 53 db of gain.
With the Pathos, I almost never have to turn the attenuator up past 30 (on an attenuation scale up to 99) for phono, though for digital (Oppo 105), the norm is around 35-40. I’m thinking of moving up the line to a Pathos Logos, which will supply 220 watts into 4ohms.Good idea? Or will this be too much for the LFD’s gain? My Hana is rated at 2.5 mV.

Or should I actually go to a lower powered amp?

Thank you for any advice or redirection.
simao

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Fascinating. These things have nothing to do with each other. Out of all the details provided the one that might actually matter is missing. But nevermind. It would take too long to explain. Which for me to say that wow, long!

If you learn one thing learn this: where on the dial the volume knob points is the most meaningless thing in all of audio.

Actually if you learn one thing it should be to buy the component that sounds the best. But hey, who ever said you only can learn just one thing?
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