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Question about loading with an SUT

I have a SUT that uses Cinemag 3440AHs.  It is set up to have various winding options (thanks Ned Clayton).  I am using it with an Apheta 2 and a Denon 103R.  The closest winding/loading to spec that I can get with the SUT is a winding ratio of 1:18 with a 150ohm impedance.  This is the best sounding setting on the SUT for both carts.  I've read that 1:20 with 100ohms is the ideal for the Apheta.  For the Denon I've seen some really wild numbers thrown out there but 100ohms seems to be the standard.  I'm wondering if there would really be much of a difference if I had an SUT with the exact ratio and loading that is specified rather than "getting close?"  It sounds wonderful now and I don't feel that anything is lacking but the devil is whispering in my ear "but what if it could be even better?"  

adam8179

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adam8179 OP
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@chipcalzone , I'm using a Declare Z3 phonostage.

Thanks for all your responses. @atmasphere , this procedure is beyond my capabilities and leads me to consider a head amp.  In fact, many of the responses seem to be leading me in that direction.  I'm also good with the "don't worry about it" camp since I'm quite happy with the sound I'm getting.  Perhaps a Hagerman Piccolo is in my future but I think from this discussion, I'm going to rule out a different SUT since it seems they need to be tailored very specifically to the cart/tonearm cable and I don't want to have a different SUT for every cart.

adam8179 OP
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@mulveling I'm intrigued about the piccolo zero.  The Denon has a 14ohm internal impedance and the Apheta has a 10ohm internal impedance.  Is that low enough to work well with a transimpedance head amp?  The Hagerman does look like an absolute steal compared to the transimpedance offering from Sutherland. (I did read the Herb Reichert review and he liked the Sutherland better but he better have for that much money!)

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