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Cartridge Loading- Low output M/C

I have a Plinius Koru- Here are ADJUSTABLE LOADS-
47k ohms, 22k ohms, 1k ohms, 470 ohms, 220 ohms, 100 ohms, 47 ohms, 22 ohms

I'm about to buy an Ortofon Cadenza Bronze that recommends loading at 50-200 ohms

Will 47 ohms work? Or should I start out at 100 ohms?

I'm obviously not well versed in this...and would love all the help I can get.

Also is there any advantage to buying a phono cartridge that loads exactly where the manufacturer recommends?

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
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uberwaltz
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Raul.
Your pointless sarcasm does not go unheeded
Enjoy the music indeed......
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Nicely said atmasphere!
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Definitely try to stick to 60db gain if at all possible.
The higher the gain the more chance of inducing background noise, you know the hiss you can hear at the speakers with no record playing.
Good luck and trust your ears
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@hdm 
I would most definitely agree on your last sentence.
When I changed my cart to a zyx my initial setting ended up being 470ohms as it sounding the "best"
However after some break in the "best" was actually too bright and glaring but at first it had seemed to be by far the best choice.
Now running at 100ohm.

However there is not really anything to hurt by trialing different loadings and just let your ears be the judge.
It does sound like you will end up on the lower end of the spectrum but feel free to play, it will not hurt anything much bar your ears!
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