Swamp - I have the M2 Glider, and found I prefer it loaded just below 400 ohms (I was able to easily try out a wide range of values with my phonostage). Presumably, that would mean if I had an L2, I would load it down even lower - since your cart outputs less than half the voltage of mine, I suppose I would start off around 150-200 ohms and see what's what. I don't know what the CAT's default loading is, but if it's 47K ohms, I wouldn't be at all surprised if this made the sound rather diffuse and lacking in "snap", as you put it. (Just as a reference, the Musical Surroundings website lists the loading range for the L2 as >120 ohms, and for the M2 as >200 ohms.) Of course, my results can't be viewed as gospel - each set-up and listener are different - but I can tell you it's well worth experimenting with if you can.
Recommended loading for Benz Micro Glider L2
I've recently picked up a CAT SL-1 Sig for my pre, but my analog set-up seems to lack a certain snap or emotional impact. I'm newly trying analog again and wonder if the certrdige loading may be an issue. I've got plenty of gain, that's for sure. But since I bought the SL-1 used, I don't have an array of loading plugs, and would like some feedback on what to try and buy from CAT. The analog set-up is a SOTA Sapphire w/OL Silver arm and the Benz cart. Any thoughts?