What are people using to load their Benz M2s? On my Pass Labs XOno I've tried 47 kOhm (too bright), 1000 Ohms (not right), and 5 Ohms (no). Right now I'm on 475 Ohms. Any feedback is appreciated.
In the mean time, the Michell Technoweight and Riggle VTAF are cost effective upgrades. As you point out, the rest of your system is worthy of better in the long run.
Jandrese9882, get your test freq. LP out. play the 10k and 15k tracks with a resistor. Select a higher value resistor. play the same tracks. note the change in hi freq. output level and run the calc to determine where you need to be.
"06-24-08: Gerardff I always assumed that increasing the loading would be better for me since it reduced HF output. What no one explained to me was it also reduces the bass and the overall signal output."
Could someone advise if the above is generally correct? And how does it work? Thanks
First of all, increasing the loading means lowering the value of the load resistor. Since this "loading resistor" is between the hot and ground, lowering this value increases the "load" on the signal, thus reducing high frequency resonances and, in extreme cases, reducing bass and overall output.
Piedpiper When we say increasing loading we are saying using a higher impedence value (towards 47K ohm), right? or is it the other way round. My dealers always told me higher impedence means higher HF output and brighter sound.
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