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I need a loudness switch

I am by no means what I would consider a Audiophile, or a Engineer. 
 But I am fortunate enough to own some semi decent equipment.  I love music that gives me goosebumps. 
My CD playback is fine , as I don't really use it anyway. 
 But as with many others I lose substance at low volume with vinyl playback.
Dial set between 55 and 60 things come alive. But that is too loud for most sessions. 
 System is.
 VPI Classic table with a Soundsmith Carmen mkii cart.
Decware zp3 phono stage. 
Conrad Johnson et3 preamp
Conrad Johnson premier 140 amp.
 Proac Response D38 speakers.
 I would love to run the system around 35 to 45 setting , but to have a little authority. 
Does anyone have any suggestions?
 I was considering a Decware zbox that boosts the voltage. 
But with not being a Engineer.  I do not know what effects the 4 volt input will have on the cj gear.
Any input would be appreciated.  
Thank you,  Scott 
 
scottht

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scottht OP
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I have considered the low 2.2 v output of the Soundsmith. 
 I also have a Rega p6 that has a new Exact cart that I believe is like double the output of the Soundsmith. 
 But I hate that Rega table and sound.
 The only way to try is swapping out the cartridges. 
I guess I should suck it up and hook up the nasty Rega and see what it does.
scottht OP
398 posts
 
Ordered a Loki.
I will follow up. 
Thank you 
scottht OP
398 posts
 
You have to love Amazon. 
 1 day shipping and I am trying out the Loki.
 First impression as I listen to my first lp.
Yeah, I think this will work just fine.
 It is subtle but effective. 
 Not hyped and overblown.
 I will see how this goes.
 Thank you to those who had input.
 Scott
scottht OP
398 posts
 
I have been listening with the Loki for 2 days and I am completely impressed with it.
 I can now listen at the 3 o'clock position and get full sound.
 So satisfied and thanks to those that suggested it.
scottht OP
398 posts
 
Funny how some time with a piece will really change your mind. 
 I yanked that Loki out.
It really does get in the way of the music. 
It was neat at first ramping up the bass. 
But it got old after about a week. 
 Thanks for the suggestions. 
Lowering the vta actually fixed most of the thin sound.
scottht OP
398 posts
 
I believe that the correctly adjusted vta has brought the depth into place.
 It isn't a rock concert by any means.
 But my system isn't set up  that way.
More for my own intimate experience. 
I might eventually upgrade my Decware to a Manley chinook 

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