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Allnic H-1201 Cartridge loading?

Hello all!
i am considering upgrading my phono pre to an Allnic H-1201.  However, I am concerned by the lack of loading with this unit.  Am I missing something?  If you select MC input, what is the loading?  Also, how about MM?  Do I understand correctly there is no loading capabilities with the H-1201?  Is that possible, a $3k phono preamp with no loading?
Thanks for any and all comments.
Louis

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louisl OP
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Any Allnic H-1201 owners out there?  Your experiences with this pre-amp?
louisl OP
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Lewm, thanks for your response.  Of course, what I meant to ask is whether there is a facility for adjusting loading.  
I also read the review.  A bit confusing, but, the way I read it, it looks like the loading is fixed according to the gain?  So,
62 db gain = 29 Ohms
66 db gain = 69 Ohms
68 db gain = 117 Ohms
72 db gain = 278 Ohms?
Is this correct? 
As an example, If I choose to use 66 db of gain, 69 Ohms may not be optimum for the cartridge I use.  This ultimately affects the sound quality of the phono system.  For a phono preamp costing $3k, this seems odd?  Am I missing something?

louisl OP
140 posts
 
Thanks to all for your input!
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