The difference between the two cartridges is 10dB. The Denon requires 10dB more gain from the phonostage to get the same signal level as the Ortofon.
With not enough gain the volume control will need turning up more and the signal-to-noise ratio may be compromised. With too much gain there's a chance of distortion. Having said that, there should be quite a wide acceptable range between the problematic extremes. Until you hit distortion - or hiss at the other extreme - there should be no change in sound quality with different gains.
As for load impedance...
that's a grey area
I refer the right honourable gentleman to my previous answer
Originally Posted by RothwellAudio
The difference between the two cartridges is 10dB. The Denon requires 10dB more gain from the phonostage to get the same signal level as the Ortofon.
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