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Increasing a Low output MM

Hi I have a low output MM cartridge.  I am looking at a low gain phono stage; a gift.

Is there anyway to increase the output of a low output MM cartridge?

Previous posts have suggested that a SUT will not work due to impedance changes produced by the SUT.  

Any other options, other a new cartridge?

Thanks

mdrone
imhififan's avatar
imhififan
2,108 posts
 

Paradox phono-30 amplification is done via a pair of LSK170 JFET to providing 30dB gain and an external plug for loading your cartridge with any value resistor.

 

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mulveling
1,774 posts
 

You would need a head-amp with flexible loading and gain options. The Hagerman Piccolo is perfect for this, and not too expensive either. The only potential hang-up is it lacks capacitive loading options, though technically you can play with cables for this. 

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yogiboy
5,461 posts
 

What is the gain of the line stage that you are using? You should add that to the 28db gain of the phono stage!

lewm
12,451 posts
 

+1 for yogi and mulvie. No self-respecting MM phono stage would offer only 28db gain, is an editorial opinion. But if you love it, and if your linestage doesn’t help enough, add an upfront gain stage. Not a SUT.

timlub
2,039 posts
 

If you are considering the Marcof, I would really recommend the PPA2 over the PPA1. More load options,better parts.  Not sure but we may still have some new. I would have to get by Ed's, but I believe we a a couple 

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