Yet (sigh) another post for cartridge recommendations

Posted by dgaapc7 (A) on January 10, 2022 at 10:09:23

My Benz Micro Glider H is showing its age these days, putting me in the market for something new. The output om my sample is 2.7mv. Trouble is, I can't get the volume control on my CJ PV 9a past about 8 o'clock. Would this phono preamp section have enough gain to accommodate a medium or low output unit with gain about 0.5 to 0.8?
Component gains/sensitivity:
CJ phono 47 db, line stage 31 db.
Mac MC 462 2.1 V for for full output, unbalanced.
Von Schweikert VR 4 jr about 90 db.
I am looking for a warmer sound than the Benz, since the rest of my system is more neutral than before, but I would hate to sacrifice the clarity of the Glider, not an easy balance to get, I know. I have a top budget of $1000-1500.
Pinging John Elison: Like myself, you have a SOTA TT and an SME tone arm so you might have a good idea of what will track well in this setup.
But thanks to all for any suggestions. BTW, Denon 103's seem a favorite, but (not to be too demanding), if anyone suggests a Denon 103, please be specific, as I'll be damned if I can keep up with all the versions plus re-tipping by Soundsmith.
Thanks again for any help.
LowIQ

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Topic - Yet (sigh) another post for cartridge recommendations - dgaapc7 10:09:23 01/10/22 (19)

RE: Yet (sigh) another post for cartridge recommendations - Rod M 18:07:14 01/11/22 (0)

RE: Yet (sigh) another post for cartridge recommendations - Mendel 15:47:23 01/11/22 (3)

Modded Michell Orbe with Morch arm? Great rig. Nt - viridian 17:33:41 01/11/22 (2)

RE: Modded Michell Orbe with Morch arm? Great rig. Nt - Mendel 06:24:12 01/12/22 (1)

Thank you. Congrats and enjoy! Nt - viridian 08:26:25 01/12/22 (0)

RE: Yet (sigh) another post for cartridge recommendations - mnawaz3@aol.com 20:31:18 01/10/22 (1)

RE: Yet (sigh) another post for cartridge recommendations - mulveling 06:48:30 01/11/22 (0)

RE: Yet (sigh) another post for cartridge recommendations - John Elison 20:13:36 01/10/22 (9)

ART7 no longer available - Montmorency 18:59:09 01/11/22 (2)

RE: ART7 no longer available - John Elison 04:32:10 01/12/22 (1)

RE: ART7 no longer available - Montmorency 10:48:35 01/12/22 (0)

I Second This Recommendation.......... - Todd Krieger 21:56:32 01/10/22 (5)

RE: I Second This Recommendation.......... - John Elison 02:11:06 01/11/22 (4)

RE: I Second This Recommendation.......... - dgaapc7 10:00:01 01/11/22 (3)

RE: I Second This Recommendation.......... - John Elison 12:05:49 01/11/22 (0)

RE: I Second This Recommendation.......... - teenage diplomat 11:39:13 01/11/22 (1)

RE: I Second This Recommendation.......... - mulveling 12:09:41 01/11/22 (0)

RE: Yet (sigh) another post for cartridge recommendations - mulveling 11:05:24 01/10/22 (1)

RE: Yet (sigh) another post for cartridge recommendations - dgaapc7 09:51:28 01/11/22 (0)

Yet (sigh) another post for cartridge recommendations

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