I'm thinking along the same lines as Twl i.e. Maestro is probably trying to drive a line level input with a MM cartridge. The cartridge in question is probably an Ortofon, but may have been replaced at some point in time.
If such is the case, you need a phono preamp with an RIAA EQ curve built into it. This will elevate the very low level of output that the phono cartridge puts out up to the "normal" level that most other line level sources ( CD, tuner, cassette deck, etc... ) puts out. Some reasonably priced models that you may be interested in are available from QED, NAD, Musical Fidelity ( yes, i said the "MF" word... ), etc... Sean
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If such is the case, you need a phono preamp with an RIAA EQ curve built into it. This will elevate the very low level of output that the phono cartridge puts out up to the "normal" level that most other line level sources ( CD, tuner, cassette deck, etc... ) puts out. Some reasonably priced models that you may be interested in are available from QED, NAD, Musical Fidelity ( yes, i said the "MF" word... ), etc... Sean
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