Most high-output MC cartridges do not have as high an output voltage as most MM cartridges do. This is why it seems to need to be turned up higher on the volume. It is also probably too high output to be using the MC setting on the phono section. It is one of those "in-between" things. You will be better off on the MM setting, and turning up the volume. These kinds of cartridges load into 47k like an MM, so you won't have any problems there.
What phono setting to use for Plinius 8200
I have a Plinius 8200 mkii I'm using with my high output MC cartridge (Goldring Eroica that comes with MMF7). I understand high output MC is the same level as MM, so I opened the Plinius and switched it to that setting (only setting I've used). Trouble is, on most records I have to turn the volume to between the 12 o clock and 2 o clock position to achieve decent listening levels. On some records even this is even not enough. Scares me to have my amp up that high.
Has anyone had luck with this combo using the MC setting?
Has anyone had luck with this combo using the MC setting?