1) Yes.
2) Yes.
3) 1% is probably a good idea, to keep the loading on the two channels matched. Also, the resistor doesn't have to be rated to handle significant power, and choosing one rated at 1/8 watt or even less would be fine. For example, if the cartridge puts out 0.5 mv a 100 ohm resistor would be dissipating (consuming) 0.0000000025 watts!
4a) I suspect so.
4b) Yes.
5) My guess is yes.
6) No. When I purchased my VTPH-2 I had Keith supply me with 1K plugs in addition to the 47K plugs he normally supplies. After performing some comparisons I ended up using no loading plugs. This is with an AT-ART9 cartridge.
Good luck. Regards,
-- Al
2) Yes.
3) 1% is probably a good idea, to keep the loading on the two channels matched. Also, the resistor doesn't have to be rated to handle significant power, and choosing one rated at 1/8 watt or even less would be fine. For example, if the cartridge puts out 0.5 mv a 100 ohm resistor would be dissipating (consuming) 0.0000000025 watts!
4a) I suspect so.
4b) Yes.
5) My guess is yes.
6) No. When I purchased my VTPH-2 I had Keith supply me with 1K plugs in addition to the 47K plugs he normally supplies. After performing some comparisons I ended up using no loading plugs. This is with an AT-ART9 cartridge.
Good luck. Regards,
-- Al