I'm using the latest Benz Micro Glider M2 MC phono cartridge with 0.8mV output, and it's just about right for my stock Classe Five preamp. At about 12 o'clock on the volume knob, the cartridge is as loud as the CD player at a little over 9 o'clock - which is pretty loud. You should be fine with a medium output cartridge around 1.0mV. If I wasn't so squeamish about soldering, I might bump up the Gain to 24 dB, for a total gain of 59 dB (plus the 35 dB already in the path for MM Gain) with the Glider.
Classe DR-5 Pre-Amp Users
Good morning all,
I am using my Classe with a Threshold S/300 power amp which is an awesome combination to my ears. I am now looking to purchase a good MC cartridge. None of the pre-amps resisters were changed in the MC circuit. It remains at the standard setting of 22dB. I want to know what cartridges you have found that work with this setting and pre-amp? Thank you so much.
Bob
I am using my Classe with a Threshold S/300 power amp which is an awesome combination to my ears. I am now looking to purchase a good MC cartridge. None of the pre-amps resisters were changed in the MC circuit. It remains at the standard setting of 22dB. I want to know what cartridges you have found that work with this setting and pre-amp? Thank you so much.
Bob