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Vinyl on NAD M10 lower volume

Hi, I am a very happy owner of the NAD M10. I also bought it to listen to vinyl and I notice a significant drop in volume compared to streaming when playing a LP. Need to turn up the volume about 15-20 points to get to the same level as streaming. 
Any ideas on how to improve this?

Thinking of upgrading the phono preamp but I am not sure if this will work. Someone pointed out that it might have something to do with the ADC conversion that happens in the amp. 
This would suggest an external ADC converter might help. 

All tips are much appreciated.

Current setup:

NAD M10
B&W 705 Signature 
Rega P3
Rega fono mini preamp
remmy

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jasonbourne52
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The Schiit Mani ($129) might be a better sounding phono stage than the Rega. 
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jasonbourne52
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+1 cleeds! Well stated!
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Ditto to adding an outboard DAC! Why bother because it will still have a different voltage output compared to streaming. The DAC in the M10 is excellent and adding a new DAC is a sideways move at best - and a waste of money!
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jasonbourne52
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You hear a difference between phono and streaming because they have different output levels. I hear the same difference in volume when I switch between phono and tuner and CD on my preamp. Different sources most often have different output voltages. Changing to a different phono stage won't help. Learn to live with it!
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