1.6 isn't what I'd call "high output" Get a "real" high output cartridge like a Dynavector, BLue Point Clearaudio and consider dumping the rest of your system and a Rega 3
Help needed re:cartridge/preamp/setup?
I just bought a used Rega P2 with Denon DL160 high output (1.6mV output at 47k) MC cartridge. Unfortunately, it is still paired with the MM phono stage (2.5mV input sensitivity) in my receiver which is being used as a preamp. I'd heard you could mate this cartidge with a MM stage, but honestly, the combo sounds rather lifeless, not really an improvement over my old Pioneer/Grado MM combo. I really don't understand too much about the electronics and setup, but I'm guessing it could be:
1) really need more sensitive MC phono stage
2) cartridge is not setup/tracking properly
3) this is as good as it gets with this equipment
I've ordered the Harley book to teach me how to set this up, and thought about trying a Creek OBH-9SE, but hoped for some insight before simply playing the trial-and-error upgrade game. Any thoughts or opinions? Thanks!
1) really need more sensitive MC phono stage
2) cartridge is not setup/tracking properly
3) this is as good as it gets with this equipment
I've ordered the Harley book to teach me how to set this up, and thought about trying a Creek OBH-9SE, but hoped for some insight before simply playing the trial-and-error upgrade game. Any thoughts or opinions? Thanks!