Enough Gain?

Grado's no mate to Rega check the old posts.
Use MM with at least 5mV output. I'd go with Rega Elys that has 7mV.

My previous setup was with Elys and Rega p3. I found few records from my collection that I've never listened since I've upgraded my analogue rig to the real serious levels and can tell you that certainly you can't get bass with Elys that can offer you a cheap CD-player but midrange and trebble is clear and solid. Having 30dB phonostage with extra 20dB MC stepup, please note, I used stepup transformer that gave me less volume controll margin but larger and stronger bass so that's where I believe that 36dB is OK with high output cartridges such as Elys or others in Rega line. Other option can be found in Clearaudio high output MM carts that as far as I know have the output of 6mV. I used full function Bryston preamp the phono section of which I realy hated and it was the very first product to upgrade. I stopped on Audio Research PH3 having wanted to spend only half-grand and spent almost one instead.