Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua loading

Dear Manitunc: What could define the LOMC cartridge load impedance?, first than all its internal resistance that for the Rua is a low 5ohms and that's could means that the " best " load could be 100 ohms but then the cartridge signal is processed in the phono stage and depending on the PS design you can prefer that 100 ohms load, higher or even lower.

My XV-1s nad my past XV-1 were loaded at 100 ohms and with this load value is the one that gives me an accurate and natural sound with the " best " tonal balance ( top to bottom. ) and dynamics.

I think that you have to test different load values and choose the one that makes the Rua shows at its best. Remember that as you go lower on load impedance the volume/SPL goes down so you have to adjust the volume along each load impedance change.
Of course that the cartridge/tonearm set up/alignment is critical too.

Regards and enjoy the music,
R.

My xx2 runs best at 100 ohms (the lowest offered by my PS Audio GCPH) but I have a new phono stage coming today (Pass XP15) that will allow many more loading adjustments around that point, as well as a higher gain option, so I am looking forward to experimenting to dial it in this weekend and get the best performance. I will probably start at 100 ohms and work from there in either direction. I agree with all Raul writes above, and would add that you should listen to a variety of different types of music as you test each loading setting, and take time before settling on a final setting. It just depends on the entire chain of your system's variables. Good luck and keep us posted.

I've settled at under 100ohms for a load. This cartridge has a very low internal resistance of 5ohms. Applying the typical multiplication factor of 2-10x internal resistance leaves a value far below 100ohms. I preferred 50 ohms but 30-50 would work for my ears. These settings also made sense when I measured the frequency response of the cartridge using a Cardas test record.

Vik

I have a XX2 mk.2 and prefer it at 100 to 200 ohms. I tried it at the higher settings, but it was to bright.

My K&K Audio phonostage gain is set at 68db.

Loading is system dependent ...too many differing factors from system to system to come up with a standard. I use to ask this question when I was new to high-end vinyl playback. I bet somewhere in the 100-400 ohm range would be optimal, but your ears are the best judge. Take your time experimenting.