Turning the volume up


Hi. I'm new to analog and just purchased a Mobile Fidelity Ultradeck table. After completing my set up and putting on my first album i find i really need to turn the volume knob up much higher than when  I'm  listening to my digital source. Do I have a compatibility problem with my phono stage and cartridge?   
  I'm using a Belles Aria integrated amp. 

Thanks 

wmbode

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I know this might seem like a very dumb question but I need to turn the volume knob to 12 -1 o'clock just to get a volume anywhere close to my digital source at 9 o'clock. Is this bad for the amp or speakers to turn up so high?
Thanks everyone for responding.

dweller- good point, unfortunately I found out the hard way. It happened yesterday and scared the s..t out of me.