Benz Ruby 3 cartridge loading


Hello, I am currently using this cartridge loaded at 47k ohms in my Audio Research SP-14 pre amp phono section. It sounds wonderful to me and I have no complaints. My question is, am I missing something by not loading it much lower, say around 1k ohms where I think I read it should be? I believe the specs for this cartridge say greater than 400 ohms. Some of my other components are; VPI Aries I TT with VPI JMW 9 sig arm, Cary Rocket 88 amp (in rotation with a custom built OTL 6 wpc amp) and Klipschorn speakers. Most of my listening is classic rock and some jazz.
markpao

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You would benefit if you took the steps down in loading to 200ohms that way you would be sure of what you liked best and won't be wondering all the time. As a bonus you'd get the knowledge of what changing cart loading does to the sound in your system and one more tuning tool in the experience box.
Nandric
Isn't it a balance between loading, VTA and VTF? Who said anything about rolling off the HF? Why shouldn't he try different combinations so he understands what the settings do and how to balance the three for the sound he prefers in his system. He might find he likes something other than his current settings and why!!! That was the point of my original post.