Cartridge Loading- Low output M/C

Great information...Thank You

At 100 ohms...which gain setting would you use 60 db or 66 ?

Thanks for all the great insight. I'll start at 100 ohms and set the gain at 60 db's. Hopefully that will sound amazing.

Raul- Thanks for your kind comments.

On that thought...all I can say is that my phono preamp (Plinius Koru) is very highly reviewed. I'm currently using an Ortofon Quintet Black. My settings are 22 ohms and I'm using 66 dbs of gain. The sound is spectacular...no issues. These are the only settings I've used since purchasing the Koru. Thus my apprehension with where to set the Koru with my soon arriving Cadenza Bronze...BTW it will be attached to my new VPI Prime Signature. I'm sure I can find the right settings...just really looking for a starting point.

Atmasphere- My phono stage is a Plinius...not Krell. My AudioGon name is krelldog..thus the confusion.

BTW- My phono cable is a VPI phono cable. I'll try and post a link with the specs.

http://www.elusivedisc.com/VPI-JMW-RCA-Phono-Cable-RCA-to-RCA-1-Meter/productinfo/VPI-D1019/
I believe it this..or there last version.

Atmasphere- I appreciate all your insight and help. I currently have no ticks and pops with my analog setup.VPI Prime-Plinius Koru-Pass Labs Integrated 60 -Phono Cable is VPI with ground-Interconnect from Phono pre to the Pass Integrated is AudienceAU 24 i XLR. BTW my cartridge is an Ortofon Black Quintet.
With that said...because I have no issues currently-does this suggest that I have a stable phono section?
Thanks in advance.

I can't find the specs on my VPI phono cable anywhere online. Not even on VPI's website...apparently its a secret. If anyone knows or can find it..please let me know.

Any examples of great phono cables with low capacitance?

I switched my settings- Loaded at 47K--tried gain at 56db. Very pleasant...had to turn volume up. I typically listen to Lp’s at 36-40 volume setting on my Pass Int 60. With these new setting I turned it up to 44-48. Sound is detailed but a bit laid back.

I kept my loading at 47K and turned gain up to 60 db’s. This seemed to bring the punch back. Very pleasant and even more detailed. I’m listening to Steely Dan Aja (side 1) This seems to bring my Pass volume level back to where it was when it was set at 22 ohms/66 db gain.

All in all... very pleasant at 47K. With the gain at 60 I’m very happy with the sound. I actually wish I had a 58 db gain setting...it might just be perfect.

BTW- I have this option/feature on my phono/pre.

Input capacitance to 100pF or 570pF,

What should I be set at?

Sorry Almarg...I've been trying to wrap my brain around loading and gain...
Rearding input capacitance....I have 100pf and 570 pf....just not sure how to change or where its even at.

I found it...I hate reading directions.

Thanks for all your help Al.

I posted the thread. If its nonsense..stop reading it. I have learned a lot about the subject thanks to all the contributors.

What is nonsense is when you don't ask. Where on earth would you inform yourself regarding cartridge loading?

These forums are an amazing asset to those of us who want to learn more. 

I truly appreciate the patience and wisdom that have been shared in this thread.

Your right...and the reading led to practicing. I was clueless before I posted the thread.
I bought my Plinius Koru when I bought my current cart-Ortofon Quintet Black. Ortofon recommended me loading the cartridge at 20 ohms. I had a 22 ohm load setting and thats where I set it.
My soon arriving Ortofon Cadenza Bronze recommended loading at 50-200 ohms...I was just looking for a little direction....thus the thread.
I'm glad I posted it....I got some great feedback.