Djn04. I run a Maestro on a Tri Planar into an Audia Flight phono set at 200 pF and the results are outstanding. The range stated in the data sheet which comes with the cartridge states a load capacitance range of 230 pF - 270 pF which is the same for the entire range i.e. Alpha, Beta, Virtuoso etc. Based on the range stated with the literature which comes with the cartridge then a load of 100 pF with your cables could be OK but as has been suggested no matter what the figures state just listen to what sounds best and set it at that.
Capacitance Question
So I have a clearaudio maestro and performance turntable going into a simaudio lp5.3 preamp. The maestro wants a 100 pF load. The turntable has a 1.2m cable with a capacitance of 156pF. So that's about 177 or so. Am I correct that the 0pF setting in the lp5.3 is the way to go?
Why would clearaudio make a tonearm cable that could match the capacitance of their cartridges?
Why would clearaudio make a tonearm cable that could match the capacitance of their cartridges?