Low output from turntable

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All, I am experiencing very low output (volume) from my turntables. I have tried two different tables/cartridges on two different preamplifiers and I get the same low output from both. I have an Empire Troubador/ Empire 4000d/III combo into a Nikko Beta 30 preamp. Regardless of the sensitivity setting on the preamp (47 or 100) I get very low output. I have to turn the volume to about 3 o'clock to get decent volume. I connected a Yamaha table with a Stanton 681EEE and got same type of output. I then switched to an Onkyo A-8190 Integrated and same thing. I just recently moved and don't remember having this volume issue before. Am I doing/connecting something wrong? Is there someway to check without having to do some much equipment changing. Thanks for any advice . . .

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Topic - Low output from turntable - Macncheez 12:45:31 05/24/16 (6)

RE: Are other sources playing ok? - Jeff Starr 10:52:02 05/26/16 (0)

I had the same issue from my Outlaw 1250 - MannyE 10:28:32 05/26/16 (0)

check the infamous tape monitor switch... - rtbarr 16:17:09 05/25/16 (0)

Are you sure - Travis 15:43:41 05/24/16 (1)

RE: Are you sure - MannyE 06:57:48 05/27/16 (0)

RE: Low output from turntable - Phil_S 15:11:34 05/24/16 (0)

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