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Rega IOS + Lyra Delos: a good match ?

the title says it (almost) all.
I now own a Lyra Delos and have the chance of buying a Rega IOS (not Reference), that many people claim as an excellent phonostage.

But I'm not sure about loading (400 ohm maximum on the IOS, whilst I usually load the Delos at 500 or more) and what's most about gain: is a minimum 64db gain too much for a cart with 0.6mV output ?
some say it will just sound more dynamic, some say it will overload (I guess the term is not right) the linestage.
So... what's your opinion ?
daniele_g

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mattmiller
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I use a .3mv cartridge with 60db of gain and it works well. I would think it will work great also.  I will say that the REGA is not known for having a lot of settings which is why I bought a more versatile unit for myself. The Lyra should work very well with it I dont think you will have to crank the knob for the volume as much with 64db. I would not worry.

Matt M
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