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Cartridge Loading for a phono pre amp

Hello,

I have recently acquired a phono pre amp recommended by Michael Fremer.  It is “THE VINYL”, from QHW audio, Spain.  It got a great review.  I have a Benz Micro Glider rated at 1.1MV.  I have no idea how to set the dip switches for MC Load impedance for this cartridge. The options I have are as follows: 47K, 1K, 560R, 470R, 100R, and 47R.  I have a solid state amp and pre-amp, and also have a sub that I use, rarely.

Any advice would be most appreciated!!

judsauce

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cleeds
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rauliruegas

Dear @cleeds :   " I've yet to find any fault..." , good because all statements are only " anecdotes " or imagination that proves nothing ... where are the white papers that can confirm it

I'm not here to win an argument or provide scientific proof. I was simply reporting the results of my own experience. Empirical observations aren't "imagination."

 
imhififan
Why ARC featured such function in their reference phono stage that serve no purpose?

Perhaps I'd have a different result with a different phono cartridge.

cleeds
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atmasphere

One of the side issues associated with this topic is that of ticks and pops. If the phono section has good RFI immunity and if it also has good high frequency overload margins, that peak at 1 or 2MHz won't overload the input of the phono and you'll get less ticks and pops.

That is absolutely true. In fact, with a clean LP (the only kind I play), ticks and pops are virtually non-existent. I've played LPs brought by visitors, after cleaning them ultrasonically, and they've been astounded by the silence.

I use an ARC Ref Phono 2SE balanced into a Ref 5SE. With an MC cartridge, the difference between 47K and 100 ohm loading is virtually undetectable and may even be zero. (You can use the Ref Phono remote to change loading from your listening chair.)

For all the ad hominem attacks, handwaving and double-talk that has plagued this thread, I've yet to find any fault with what @atmasphere has explained.

cleeds
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rauliruegas
Sorry @fundsgon  : More stupidity founded on " imagination " assumptions.

That's an ad hominem attack, probably the laziest of all logical fallacies.

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