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Noise from Rega P3/RB300/Dynavector DV20X-L

I just replaced my Rega Bias MM Cartridge with Dynavector DV20X-L (MC), and now I have to turn the volume quite high (around 1 o'clock - I think this could be due to the .25mV output of the DV20X-L) in order to get to my normal listening level. When I do this, there is an audible background noise interfering with the music which wasn't there when I use the Rega Bias or the CD Player (Rega Planet).
Appreciate if someone can point out what can possibly cause the noise and what I should do.
My setup is Rega P3/RB300 -> ROTEL RQ-970BX -> AUDIO NOTE M2 -> PASS LABS ALEPH 3.
ck_ong

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Thank you for all your responses. Forgot to mention that the Rotel RQ-970BX has a switch for both MM and MC. Its MC specs is .21mV / 100 Ohm. I am not quite clear on this - will it be a big mismatch if the DV20X-L spec is 30 Ohm but the phono pre is 100 Ohm?

I am thinking of replacing it with either the EAR 834P or Michel Trichord Delphini. Appreciate advise or share your experience.
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