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Phono Pre Gain

I'm considering purchasing a Audio Technica AT-ART9XA for a 1210g. I have a Sutherland 2020 pre that only put out 64db of gain. I've read that the AT requires at least 66db of gain. Anyone have any experience with this? Will the 64db be enough? I'm also considering an Ortofon Cadenze Bronze, but the price point of the AT is very appealing.

ecrotty

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@ecrotty 

I have a 20/20 and had the ART9XA (big ART9 fan).  

I thought the XA sounded very good but wanted more than the 64db gain.  Good but not great and definitely not optimum.  

The Original ART9 at .5mv sounded much better.  I would suggest the XI for you.  

If you can stretch for a Lyra Delos (an online retailer with the initials UA gives a decent discount) is the best cartridge  I have heard and is significantly better that the ART9.  I also had the Ortofon Cadenza Blue which was just a touch better than the ART9- the '9 was cleaner and more refined though.  

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