I assume you have switched the card to the hi-gain setting. If so, it depends on how much you like the cart. I do believe that it is a pretty low output mc and would benefit from a step-up device. The advantage of buying one now would be the ability to use any cart in the future. The advantage of going with a new cart is that the Monster is probably pretty old and even with low hours may be nearing the end of its useful life vis-a-vis the suspension.
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.
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.