Cartridge loading for Pass Labs Xono


Was wondering what loading you use with your Xono, and with what cart. Output info for your cart would be helpful.
Thanks!
srwooten

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I'm using a Koetsu Urushi Black, 0.4V output. The gain is set to lowest level and the loading is "now" set to the Koetsu recommended 30 ohms (listed on Elusive Disc specifications). When I dropped, after reading Peterayer's post here, from 71.35ohms to 30 ohms it was necessary to increase the VTA. The sound now has fantastic full bodied mids with inner detail, strong defined bass and rich clean highs.
At the suggestion of Dlenslem, who likes to set up his Koetsus 0.4mV at 1K with a VTF of 1.92-1.94 gr, I tried 1K and 1.92 gr. It was apparent immediately there was more energy/dynamics and much better imaging but I was unable to get enough timbre for me at 1K and after trying many VTA and VTF combinations dropped the impedance to 475 ohms with VTF at 1.922 gr which works for me. Just to check I tried 120 ohms and played with the VTA but imaging and dynamics weren't as good so I'll stay at 475 ohms/1.922 gr.

Thanks Dlenslem for your knowledgeable suggestion/help which resulted in a great learning experience and much better sound!!!