Are you certain the phono pre is operating aside from just being an existing input? Are there other selections that must be made, as Tls49 has pointed out?
Can I make the volume louder by using a pre-amp?
Please offer any advice on whether I can make the output volume louder by inserting a phono pre-amp or SUT in my system. I just purchased a Rega RP6 to get back into the sound of vinyl. I currently have to crank up the volume to get decent output.
I have relatively old equipment. My current system is Denon AVR-3808CI receiver that I am using as a pre (phono is 2.5mV input sensitivity with 74dB S/N and 150mV rated output); Rega RP6 with Dynavector 10x5 cartridge (2.5mV output voltage); Parasound HCA-2205A amplifier (220W per channel @ 8 ohms); Paradigm Monitor 9 speakers.
I understand that the output voltage of the cartridge matches the input sensitivity of the receiver. Is this the best I can do, or does it make sense to increase the gain by using a pre or SUT? Do I have some other limiting factor in the equipment chain with the components I have?
Any input and/or suggestions is appreciated. Thank you. -Dan
I have relatively old equipment. My current system is Denon AVR-3808CI receiver that I am using as a pre (phono is 2.5mV input sensitivity with 74dB S/N and 150mV rated output); Rega RP6 with Dynavector 10x5 cartridge (2.5mV output voltage); Parasound HCA-2205A amplifier (220W per channel @ 8 ohms); Paradigm Monitor 9 speakers.
I understand that the output voltage of the cartridge matches the input sensitivity of the receiver. Is this the best I can do, or does it make sense to increase the gain by using a pre or SUT? Do I have some other limiting factor in the equipment chain with the components I have?
Any input and/or suggestions is appreciated. Thank you. -Dan