Optimal Loading for Shelter 501 mk2


Hello all you Shelterphiles! A friend of mine is building me a preamp, and will set up the phono stage for my cartridge. I'm using the Shelter 501mk2 and a OL Silver Taper with its stock cable. Can anyone tell me how I should configure the loading on the phono stage?

Thanks, Peter
peter_s

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When going direct into a phono stage, the recommended loading is 100 ohms. This would be a good starting point, but you may find that there could be some benefit by trying a little higher or lower. Many factors can influence this "optimal loading", not the least of which might be personal preference.