It is entirely dependent on the sensitivity of your preamps phono stage. Not all MC phono stage will handle really low output MCs. Compare the output of the cartridge with the input necessary to drive your phono stage to full output. You may find you need the HOMC despite having a MC stage.
High output MC cartridges
Hiya,
I have a Parasound P7 pre-amp which has a phono stage selectable between MM and MC. I would like to try a MC cartridge on my Music Hall TT. I understand that a high output MC is basically designed for amps with MM stages only. My question is, would I get sonic benefits from getting a high output MC or should I stick with a low output. Thanks.
I have a Parasound P7 pre-amp which has a phono stage selectable between MM and MC. I would like to try a MC cartridge on my Music Hall TT. I understand that a high output MC is basically designed for amps with MM stages only. My question is, would I get sonic benefits from getting a high output MC or should I stick with a low output. Thanks.