Phono signal clipping

[marcor]

Thanks, Marco - got it !
On my Devialet 200 w/600uV MC setting, the meters rarely go over -40dB when playing a typical record. With cartridge lifted, the meter shows -100dB with a little flicker.
-40dB seems low, but as mentioned the cartridge setting is determined by analyzing the recording output to avoid clipping.
Regards, Jens

Thanks Jens,

this is more or less in line with what I see with my cartridge. I haven't had time to try to do some needle drop to check the levels but what I noticed is that if I stick to my cartridge suggested mV I have no clipping, but as soon i start moving away from the suggested settings the led start going red more and more often.
I just need to push to a higher listening volume. 

thanks

M