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Help with new used SOTA/Linn Basik LVX setup

Hello,

I just made a major (for me) step from an old 70's beater turntable to a used SOTA Sapphire with Linn Basik LVX tonearm. The arm came with a monster alpha MC cartridge, and I'm told the stylus is in good shape.

My question: I have read that this arm is not good with MC cartridges, and I don't have a phono preamp other than what is in a low brow $500 Denon AVR receiver. Should I buy a phono preamp or a MM (higher output)cartridge?
samsdad67
polk432
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You should get a MM cart with that arm. Tube isn't quite big enough for MC. I had one (before I got an Ittock )and for MM it is a good arm. Best of luck.
samsdad67 OP
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Thanks for the responses....I do have to crank up the volume to hear it and it sounds awful. It may be that a lesser mm cartridge is my short term fix with a preamp and tone arm upgrade as future upgrades.
samsdad67 OP
4 posts
 
I ordered the project tube box se....we'll see if it can make this combo come together. One can sure slide into a money pit quickly with this audio stuff.
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