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Step up device or new cartridge?

I have a Oracle Delphi MK II with an early Graham arm. My cartridge is a Monster Alpha Genesis 1000 with low hours.
I recently bought a BAT VK 30 SE with the $ 500 phono stage.
The trouble is the phono section does not have quite enough
gain for the cartridge.

Should I get a step up device or get a higher output cartridge such as a Benz Micro Glider? Budget does not allow both! Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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nar_com
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1. What is the output on your cart?
BAT P3 card is 46db for MM and 60 db for MC. 60 db should be enough for almost anything
Are you sure that your P3 is in MC mode ?

2. Quality of P3 is not up to standalone BAT units. Not even close.
It looks like P10 definitely is out of your budget and P5 has "only" 55db gain in High position. You may try to sell P3 and find standalone phonostage that works with your cart and gives you better quality under $1000

3. I would suggest to call BAT. They are usually very helpful.
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