Would changing to a MC solve my problem?


Not getting enough gain with my Hegel V10 phono stage. I have a MM cart at the moment. 

The question is this:

Would a MC cart with .4mV and phono stage with 66db of gain play louder than a MM with an output of 2.4mV and Gain of 46dB?
I'm sure there are calculators out there, but haven't found them yet. 

traudio

Showing 1 response by avanti1960

@traudioca 

Not a fan of your cartridge and I would recommend a LOMC of .5mv using 64 db gain on your V10 but don't throw in the towel just yet.  

Use the XLR out of your V10 in MM mode and you can get 50 db gain which should be perfect for your cart.  

If your amp does not accept XLR just buy a pair of Neutrik XLR to RCA adaptors,  i use them with no issue.