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MC loading at 47K
Thanks for your scientific analysis 
MC loading at 47K
The coil in the cartridge is a generator and the external load will damp the generator bringing the mechanical movement (coil) to a quicker stop (back emf). This is analogous to the damping on a speaker by the LOWER output impedance of an amplifie... 
MC loading at 47K
I think you are getting confused with lowering the height of the arm. That does make the sound muddy. 
MC loading at 47K
Lowering the load thins out the sound in an MC cartridge. It also narrows the stage width but it adds more definition. 
MC loading at 47K
I have the Benz Glider SM and have experimented with the loading using a Phonomena. FIRST of all I should mention that you should set the arm level or slightly lower at the back end and the playing weight correctly BEFORE you play with the loading... 
Linn Basic LVX or Rega RB300 ?
I have an RB300 on a Linn LP12. I have had many cartridge combinations on it with excellent results (Blackbird, Benz Glider).There are NO compatibility issues with the Lin LP12.I have rewired the arm with a concomitant boost in sound quality. I al... 
Esoteric MG-10 and MG-20 speakers
I should have mentioned that I am using the MG10 with a REL T3 sub. The sub is fed from a Velodyne SMS-1 which is very flexible. The sound is superb. The trick is to use a smaller subwoofer with the MG-10 as this matches the speed of the response ... 
Recommended loading for Benz Micro Glider L2
I have the Benz Glider M2. I have experimented at length with loading using a Phenomena phono preamp. The sound started to change substantially below 2K. However the best sound on a very wide variety of material was at about 670 ohms. This gives a... 
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
The point here is to select stuff that is of a uniform quality especially if you are on a budget. You can do extremely well on so called budget items. The majority of problems occur with the ROOM and NOT the equipment. I suggest the OPPO players f... 
Esoteric MG-10 and MG-20 speakers
I just parted with my Spendor BC1 speakers. I auditioned the MG-10 at the dealer and again at home before I decided to buy them. Quite excellent on all counts and nearly all music (I have not played rock). The room is well damped and I play a lot ...