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Load ohm settings for cartridges

I have a Krell KPE Reference phono amp that has 8 settings for setting the load (ohms). Currently I am using an old highput MC cartridge while I await a new Shelter 501. I lowered the gain to the lowest since my current cartridge is high output. The manual says to "Experiment with different load settings to find the one that sounds best."
What are these settings for & is there any concern of weird damage to the system by messing around with them? It is set at the 100ohm factory setting now & sounds really good with my old MC cartridge. Also does anyone know if the Shelter comes with good instructions for all the settings? I couldn't find an owners manual on line to pre-check.
Thanks for any input.
-John
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dogpile
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The Shelter 501 instructions recommends 100 ohms but of course you can switch and experiment with any ohm value with no possibility of system damage. I currently have my pre/phono section set at just under 1000 ohms with my 501 but it all depends on what your preferences are.

FYI, with this cartridge you will need at least 60db gain in the phono section which I think your Krell will handle.

Great cartridge...for me it's a keeper!!
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