EAR 834P Impedance?

Dan was referring to all of the (mis)information that is out there. I experimented with my K & K Premium SUT and when loaded @ 122 ohm the frequency balance it produced when plugged into the 834P was VERY similar to what I heard with the EAR in MC mode. I experimented with various other loading and that loading was by far the most similar to that of the stock EAR transformers. This lends credence to Dan's information on the EAR's MC loading.

I'll but my faith in my EARs and Dan. If you want to put yours in Stereophile that's certainly you prerogative.

Though this is a very old thread I want to share some info I've garnered recently that others may find useful:

On Jun 26, 2010, at 1:22 PM, doak wrote:

Greetings,
I've owned and used my EAR 834P MM/MC version for several years. I am seeking a definitive answer as to the cartridge loading it presents when switched into MC mode.

From Dan Meinwald of EAR USA:
It's a transformer load, not a resistive load, as the numbers are usually given. Translated to a resistive load, it's about 125 ohms.

Also, when in MC mode does the signal pass through the same 51K ohm loading resistors as does the MM signal.

From Dan Meinwald of EAR USA:
All that happens in MC mode is that the step-up transformers are switched in, which means the answer is yes.

This is very important to my getting the best performance out of my unit with my MC cartridge. I've been information on the stating that the MC loading is anywhere from 50 to 500 ohms.

From Dan Meinwald of EAR USA:
Many people speak without the knowledge to to back up their statements.

Dan Meinwald
EAR USA

Yes Mike, that's it.
Doak

I asked the manufacturer for a definitive answer to the question.

From Dan Meinwald of EAR USA:
Many people speak without the knowledge to to back up their statements.