Optimal loading for the Orpheus

Online retailers are listing the RB1000 at $1,995. Dang, the weak dollar has really inflated the price of UK Imports.

Dear Piedpiper: So, I was wrong and this was because I recomended this tonearm to a friend and he told me that was out of production.
Thank you for the up-date. Now, Reb1208 give us its today price that it is higher than in the past, anyway it is a very good tonearm even at that price.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

Back on to the subject at hand. I have recently bought an ASR Basis Exclusive and have been experimenting with loading for my Orpheus. I have to concur with those who state that the ideal loading is determined by the phono stage. With my Xono I found 47K to be ideal. Many may disagree but this is what worked for me in my system.

With the Basis Exclusive things are very different. There is no 47K option and I think for good reason. At 1000, the lowest resistance setting the sound is detailed but overly bright. At 95, the closest available setting to the ideal (as claimed by some) 100 ohm setting the overall presentation lacks impact and resolution. I have found that for me anything below(higher resistance) 360 ohms and some of the detail(such as the fingering of a double bass) is lost. It is not an etched sound, just more natural to me with the 360 ohm setting.

So as other posters have said. Don't get locked into thinking that a particular setting someone else with a different system recommends as perfect must be right for your ears and your system

1.8-1.85 gr, 100 ohm, using Moerch DP-8 12 in arm and Accuphase C-47 phono