I set up my new croft phono Integrated today.

So far I’ve only tried the phono stage input. I’m using a Nahaoka MP-200 (4mv) and my speakers are Wharfedale Denton 80th anniversary (86db sensitivity).

I’m coming from a tisbury passive into a Quad 303 and so far I’m not sure about the croft. It seems a bit dry/harsh sounding. What’s odd is that 2am on the volume is loud. It feels like there is a lot more gain than there should be given the cart and speakers I’m using.

Is this an expected result?