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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.
krelldog

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vusi_khumalo
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catcher10 (and other experts here)
In absolute terms, does a Phono pre with multiple gain/loading options only sound it's absolute best at 1 permutation of settings?
I ask because I once read a ARC Ref 2 Phono review and it was said that it sounded better at the lower gain setting. Then in my pre (an older ARC Ref) the loading involves soldering resistors onto some taps. To my ears this always sounds more veiled than without the resistors with the 5 carts of different recommended loadings that I have owned.
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