I am thinking about getting into vinyl. I set up my old Thorens TD165/ Dynavector 10x5. I have a Simaudio integrated and LP3 phono stage. The jumpers in the LP3 are correctly set for the MC 10x5 cartridge. All cables are hooked up correctly. The sound is louder playing a cd than phono at the same volume setting on the amp. Is this normal with vinyl? If so, is it the same with a MM cartridge? At this point I'm not really looking for equipment suggestions. If I decide to plunge in further I will give serious thought to upgrades later. I figure by then I will have the check that George Bush is sending me. He really wants me to spend it.
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