Sound quality degraded with phono-stage in path


Hello All,

I recently purchased Monolithic PS-1 (without the HC-1B power supply) phono pre-amp, last nigth I put it in between the turntable and my int-amp. I have set the cart. loading to 47K and 100pF (I'm using a Rega P1 and Super Elys MM Cart.). It now sound quality seems to have degraded it used to without the phono-pre. I'm running a generic pair of Monster cables from the pre to the it, my Tara labs cables are on their. Any ideas?
livin_262002

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Oh, forgot to mention the gain settings, I set the gain to 35db, is it too high for a 6.8mv output cart?
Thanks, Miracle, the gain range on this pre is 26db-53db, I'll try 26db setting and see. Also, can you suggest a cartridge upgrade from what I have now? Correction I have a Rega P2.