Cartridge impedance: How important is it ??


I am considering a Dynavector 10X5 high out put MC for my Rega P3-24 turntable which came with their Elys MM. The Dynavector has and impedance of 1000ohms; Rega's Elys is 47,000. I have a Creek SE MM phono card which I have been told may not work with the Dynavector because of its low impedance. I would appreciate some advice on this issue, and if anyone has compared the performance of these two cartridges.
sunnyjim

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10X5 is a moving coil and Elys is Moving Magnet. MM and MC do sound very different. At 47K loading, most MC will sound too bright. They need lower loadings to tame their brightness. Other than brightness, other areas like bass, soundstage, etc. may not sound right. That said, some MC can sound great at 47k. It all depends on the rest of your system. I would get a MC card (if available)from Creek if you want to try MC cartridges. It doesn't hurt trying the Dynavector with your current Creek setup though.