Phono preamp and/or step up device

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Hi all,

My questions, as one with virtually zero technical knowledge of matters electronic, is this:
I have a Cary preamp with a MM phono stage built in (SLP-90 model). However, the manual states that it will handle .7 mV or higher. I am interested in trying a lower mV cartridge. Would I need a full phono preamp for this, or just an MC step up device? If a step up device, am I still getting the benefit of the Cary's phono preamp tubes? Also, if a full phono preamp is used, am I replacing entirely the Cary preamp? In short, a little confused as to the difference between a phono preamp and a step up device. I would like to retain as much as possible of the sound of the Cary preamp which I really like, while being able to try a lower mV MC cartridge. Thanks to all in advance.

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Topic - Phono preamp and/or step up device - semuta 16:27:18 09/20/16 (6)

To start with,... - Lew 07:13:58 09/21/16 (1)

RE: To start with,... - semuta 10:29:09 09/21/16 (0)

RE: Phono preamp and/or step up device - jeromelang 17:58:29 09/20/16 (2)

RE: Phono preamp and/or step up device - flood2 17:07:14 09/22/16 (0)

RE: Phono preamp and/or step up device - Larry I 05:57:15 09/21/16 (0)

step up device is what you want if you like your Cary's phono section - Smelly_Socks 17:22:41 09/20/16 (0)

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