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Turntable and a Passive pre?

I've been looking to upgrade my preamp, so my latest bit o' kit to audition is a borrowed (custom) Passive 'preamp' - my first experience with a Passive - and I'm really digging the result!

...thing Is I'm a also a vinyl guy,so this only helps with the little Silver discs...

the question then is: is it possible (or practical) to drive a passive Pre with something like an Ear Phono pre? (the Phono Pre I've been eyeing - pardon the pun)
or is a Passive a no-go with a phono pre? or is this simply an issue of matching the phono pre and amp Impedences?

thanks!
breeno

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red2
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Check to see how "sensative" your amp is and compare it the output voltage of the phono stage. I run passive also with an amp that has a sensativity of 1.2 volts to drive it to full output. My phono stage output is based on the output of the cartridge itself. I use a 2.2 mV high output MC cartridge and I am fine volume wise. If I had a 4mV grado, I could probably shake the walls, but no need to as I value my hearing. Also, the sensativity of your speakers will be a factor as well.

R.
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