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cartridge/preamp volume issue

currently using a Lyra Dorian LOMC connected to a PS Audio GCPH phono stage. associated equipment:Blueberry extreme preamp and RWA amp.
i need to turn right and left balance controls to maximum volume and then turn the main volume controlto the 3 oclock position to get reasonable volume. the ps audio gain volume on the front also positioned at just about maximum levels. this is about the same with any gain and impedance combo on the phonostage. the lyra dorian is rated @ .6 volts.
question is how do i get more volume and is there an impedance issue between the phono stage and preamp. I am using an aux input on the Bluberry.
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willieaspen
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Do you use CDs or another line-level source? Where do you set the volume for that?

It seems like 70 db (54 db from GCPH and 16 db from BBE) is plenty of gain for 0.6mv cart.

You could also try the MM input of your BB Extreme to see if you can get any volume out of it. With 58-db of gain, you should get some output.

vr,
Jeff
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