Cartridge Loading for a phono pre amp

Thank you all for your responses.  All this info is very helpful in getting started.

BEST TO YOU ALL!!

Hello, I am the poor guy that started this post with a simple question of pre-amp load settings.

Is anyone interested in my results when testing all of the settings on the pre-amp that you all recommended?

The preamp sounded terrible, no matter what load or resistance setting.  There was an element of distortion or "haze" that hung over every instrument or vocal passage.  It sounded awful.  And I went down the path of every single dip switch position and I could not discern any  noticable audible difference.  Stanley Clark bass slam, Pavorati opera with chorus accompaniment, all sounded hazy and distorted.  I had to shut the unit down it sounded so bad.  I did 2 listening sessions; the second after cleaning all interconnects and making sure all contacts were snug and tight, same results.  The unit has been shipped back to Spain for "review".  I am always quick to grab something affordable that Stereophile recommends that is a bargain.  In this case Mikey Fremer spoke highly of this unit, The Vinyl phono preamp.  I'll let you know what they find when they "review" my unit.

Thanks to all you know-it-alls for hijacking my original post. You were all too busy with your science and your theories  and your opinions and your nasty behavior.  I had not posted anything on  the forums for many years.  And I came back on with a simple cartridge/preamp loading question and this thread turned into a flamming pile.  

Everybody have a nice day.  NOT.