Yea, I would not use the 10+ gain. I run my MIMC at 60db and that is more than enough for the lo SS carts IMO. As I told you, I tried 64, but it was a tad too much. 60 is quieter. I also tried 55, but preferred no cranking the preamp up that much, albeit I could, and it would be more quiet as well. Peter recommends 58-64.