Cartridge loading question

Does lowering cart loading impedance only affect the top end (rolling off) or does it also impact soundstage, dynamics, etc.?

asp30705-05-2016 7:08pm

asp307 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 159 posts 05-06-2016 at 09:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks @atmasphere, really appreciate the help. I will look into this further. In the meantime, I'm really liking what I'm hearing at 250 ohm.
stevecham Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,340 posts 05-07-2016 at 04:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete All good advice above. Sounds like 250 Ohm is ideal for your set up. Enjoy.
asp307 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 159 posts 05-08-2016 at 02:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @stevecham thanks, highs and lows both sound good at 250 ohms. I think the lower value plays to my listening room (hardwood floors, lots of hard surfaces, etc.)
dgarretson Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,597 posts 05-08-2016 at 01:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @asp307 , as with most MM/MI cartridges the Zephyr is specified for loading at 47K or higher. I'm surprised it sounds good at 250R.
atmasphere Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11,760 posts 05-09-2016 at 03:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ^^ That does seem like a low value for a moving magnet- I would have expected it to be 10 to 100 times higher!