Zyx Airy 3 Cartridge into Herron VTPH-1 Phono..


I would appreciate input from Audiogon members who have this setup.. I am interested in your experience and results with cartridge loading. (soldered in resistors)

Thank you.
Joe
joe55ag

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Thanks to all for your advice on my Zyx .24 Airy 3 to Herron setup..

I now have the Caddock MK 132 resistors to try (thanks to Pbaudio), and I also purchased a set of the Texas Components TX2575 (100 ohms and .005 tolerance!) which I will try as well..
Incredible packaging by Texas Components - The two tiny resistors came double boxed with peanuts and a foam padded envelope. (a box about the size of a motorcycle battery!)

I guess these nude Vishay resistors may be a bit fragile, so I will take care on the installation..(I will get someone who actually knows how to solder well)

Question: If we can find the standard 47Kohm resistors that are in the Herron, should we remove them and replace with a piece of the long wires that come on the new resistors?
Does this make sense?

I know I could just leave them in, but your thoughts are most appreciated on this..what do you think?

Thank you guys.

Joe
I do have the MC+ version Herron, so .24 is fine..

I put in the 100 ohm resistors and the sound has literally come alive. It sounds great.

Conclusion: don't leave it at 47kohms - add the proper load resistors for the cartridge.

Thanks to all,
Joe