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What loading do you use on your Dynavector XX2MKII

I'm using a Simaudio Moon LP5.3, and just changed the resistive loading from 100ohms to 10ohms. This seems to have balanced out the frequency response from being somewhat tipped-up in the treble, to a better balance with the mids and bass. I'm just curious to see what others are doing in similar circumstances.

Thanks,
Dan
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audiomax
166 posts
 
Set it close to your cartridge's internal impedance (read your cartridge's specification).
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islandmandan OP
1,260 posts
 
I have had it at 100, now 10, Dynavector recommends 30.

Dan
cmk
397 posts
 
Dan, can you get it up to 30? You might be losing some detail at 10.
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
>>Dynavector recommends 30<<

That is incorrect.

Dynavector recommends >30 ohms if you look closely.

In most applications I've found 100-200 ohms to be optimum loading for the XX2.

Dealer disclaimer.
tricon_dave
95 posts
 
I go back and forth between 100 and 200, depending on the recording. My McIntosh preamp lets me switch on the fly. In my system, anything under 100 is a little dull and lacks detail and bass impact.
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