No reason not to, but one question: Does the cartridge have to be grounded out at the very next connection (pre-amp/receiver) or can it be done anywhere?
example, If the cartridge is ground on my receiver, and the signal is sent directly to the V3 from the cartridge would that separation matter or no?
One great thing about using the V3 as a pre also is using the gain/trim to have easy control of recording levels, I doubt the riaa curve would even need to be applied afterwards..