What loading do you use on your Dynavector XX2MKII

Hi 'Snappin,

I've tried raising and lowering the VTA, and have settled on about parallel, or a tad down in the back. I really didn't notice that much difference, though, so I quit messing with it. Lowering the resistive loading seemed to make much more difference, and it sounds so good now, I don't dare change it. I do like to tweak though, so I've got to resist the temptataion.

Regards, and good listening,
Dan

Islandman, I'd be curious to know what speakers you are using and what happens to the sound as you increase the load resistance that you find less pleasant. I am just very surprised that 10-ohm loading sounds best.

Hi Lewm,
For speakers I'm using Dynaudio Contour 5.4's. I don't honestly know if this makes a difference, but I am using a passive pre, a Sonic Euphoria, that may have something to do with my loading preference. Music sounds more of a neutral frequency balance at 10ohms. When set higher, it reminds me of old receivers with the loudness contour on, not balanced, or neutral. I am enjoying the way vinyl sounds right now more than at any time in my 40+ years in this hobby. It works for me.

Thanks,
Dan

Dan,
I too have the XX2 Mk II and have the loading set at 40 Ohms. Ralph Karsten (Atamasphere) provided a technical method of determining the loading using a function generator and an oscilloscope, and I found that with the loading set below 30 ohms, the signal began to be attenuated. Do you experience a drop in volume at that level?
Regards,
Mike

Hi Mcdonald43,

I have not noticed a drop in gain, just a more neutral frequency balance.
Regards,
Dan