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How much gain?

I am strongly considering buying either a Denon DL304 or a DLS1. Both of these cartridges have very low outputs (.18mV, .15mV respectively). I am currently running an Audio Technica AT-OC9 ML II through a Musical Fidelity A3cr preamp. The A3cr has a very good phono section (read the reviews below) and is dead quite with the Audio Technica. The specifications of the mc phono are as follows:
sensitivity (for 1V RMS output) 350uV
S/N ratio (ref 1V RMS output) >65dB 'A' weighted
My question is does the mc phono section in my Musical Fidelity A3cr have enough gain to successfully run the Denons?

http://www.audio-ideas.com/reviews/preamps/musical-fidelity-a3cr.html
http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/musical_fidelity_ac3cr_preamp.htm
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nanbil OP
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Thanks for your quick responses.

The MF is hooked up to a set of B & K Sonata M200 mono-block amps running a pair of Thiel 2 2s. They're in a medium large listening room. Very rarely do I get the volume control to the halfway point, and never beyond it. I'm more worried about noise than overall volume so I will give Almarg's suggestion a try.
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nanbil OP
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Rauliruegas

I've never really gotten along with MM cartridges; I've tried several including Ortofons, Regas, Shures, and Audio Technicas, all have been highly regarded but somehow I found them musically lacking. Despite its shortcomings, I really like my OC-9. I've had it for a few years now and want to try something different.
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