I think the best thing is to see what others use for loading the cartridge you like, then get some cheap resistors from RS, or whatever place you could, and experiment with different values. The alligator clip idea should be OK. Just make sure your amp is *off* when adding the others on. What others use may save some time, to start with, but still try a large swing in values just in case you like something different. When you find the best sounding value,get a couple of that value in a high quality low noise resistor and solder them in if possible. Some companies do say you could use 47k, but I never found a value that high to work for me either,that I can remember.
MC loading at 47K
Hi All,
Just after some expert advice from your good selves if I may. My current system is as follows:
Musical Fidelity KW550 intergrated amp which has a MM and MC section, both loaded at 47K. The only difference between them is the step up voltage.
My turntable is the Rega P9 with Ortofon Kontrapunkt A.
Looking at changing my cartridge but honestly cant decide between MM or MC.
My music taste are as follows:
Reggae
Soul
Female Vocal
RNB
No classical or jazz.
So what should I choose based I'm only limited to a 47K loading. I was thinking either of the below:
1. Ortofon Jubilee (MC)
2. Ortofon 2M black (MM)
3. Clear Audio Maestro (MM)
Is there a down side to loading up a MC so much?
Thoughts please...thanks
Just after some expert advice from your good selves if I may. My current system is as follows:
Musical Fidelity KW550 intergrated amp which has a MM and MC section, both loaded at 47K. The only difference between them is the step up voltage.
My turntable is the Rega P9 with Ortofon Kontrapunkt A.
Looking at changing my cartridge but honestly cant decide between MM or MC.
My music taste are as follows:
Reggae
Soul
Female Vocal
RNB
No classical or jazz.
So what should I choose based I'm only limited to a 47K loading. I was thinking either of the below:
1. Ortofon Jubilee (MC)
2. Ortofon 2M black (MM)
3. Clear Audio Maestro (MM)
Is there a down side to loading up a MC so much?
Thoughts please...thanks
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