what is the proper loading


for cartridge specs that read;
# Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.: 300 µV
# Channel balance at 1 kHz: < 1 dB
# Channel separation at 1 kHz: > 20 dB
# Channel separation at 15 kHz: > 10 dB
# Frequency range: 20-25.000 Hz
# Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz + 2 / - 1 dB
# FIM distortion at recommended tracking force, DIN 45.542: < 1%
# Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: > 70 µm
# Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 8 µm/mN
# Stylus type: Nude elliptical
# Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 µm
# Equivalent stylus tip mass: 0,45 mg
# Tracking force range: 3,0-5,0 g (30-50 mN)
# Tracking force, recommended: 4,0 g (40 mN)
# Tracking angle: 20°
# Internal impedance, DC resistance: 1.5 Ohm
# Recommended load impedance: > 10 Ohm
# Cartridge body material: Aluminium
# Cartridge color: Silver/Black
# Cartridge weight: 28,5 g
fromunda
12-15-11: Dertonarm
BTW - heavy tracking force doesn't really "eat" records .... rather very low tracking force in conjunction with high skating.

Yeah I know....I forgot to think SPU when we are talking that much force. Cheers !
the loading choices on my phono amp for MC are;

17ohms
18ohms
20ohms
22ohms
69ohms
100ohms
220ohms

Which would be the best? I am thinking eiher 69ohms or 100ohms if 50 ohms is the correct load as Marakanetz says.
This makes it simple.

Listen to the two extremes (17 & 220) and determine what you like and dislike about each.

hopefully the likes and dislikes will be apparent at which point try the 69 for a bit which puts you in the middle and see if you get the best or worst of both worlds.

If you get the best... look inbetween the values either way to fine tune. If it sounds worse in the middle, look at cartridge setup and repeat.

dave
You must've got a great phono.
Sweep through the whole range. You will less likely fall outside of it.