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Proper loading for Benz Ruby 2

Hi,
I have a Pass Labs XONO, SOTA cosmos, Graham 2.2 and the Ruby2.
What is the optimum loading for this cartridge?
I plan to do a very extended listening trial after Thanksgiving but Im looking for tips.
I started with 47k ohms as I read on the web that 22k was optimum. I was pretty impressed with the music from this new rig. Seems to blow away any expectation I had. Resolution and musicality to die for!
After a week, I changed the loading to 1k ohms and listened to a few lps but could not make an extended comparison.
Any others ideas would be appreciated as when I talked to a few people at the usual lp places; they thought I was crazy to use 47k ohms.
Thanks,
Tom
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xiekitchen
821 posts
 
p.s. my T-9 is modded with 1 kilo-ohm mills resistor, and sounds great.
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nandric
4,086 posts
 
I agree with Curio.For my Benz Ruby 3S I prefer 480 ohm
above 1000Ohm . Phono stage: Basis Exclusive 2010.

Regards,
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strat1117
46 posts
 
I'm getting great results using 470 ohms on my Ruby 2 into a Klyne SK-2A, going into the MM phono stage of an Audible Illusions M3A. My system is generally very "live" sounding (VTL amp, Wilson speakers), so I prefer the sound of most MC's loaded down. If your system is mellower sounding to begin with, you may prefer the sound with a higher load. I don't think you can reasonably argue that there is only one "correct" loading for a given cartridge. As with everything else in this hobby, it is all system (and sample) dependent.

Enjoy!
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