dynavector XX2MK2 set up question


on vpi classic, do you set up with or without the mat on the table,
on without mat said 2.2g with the mat on it measure over 2.2 i think about 2.4g
and bass is too heavy, with the mat i set it 2.1g , bass is just nice , just right weight, play on 120 to 180g so far so good. any suggestion.
My phono on 40ohms. have not try moving higher yet.
csng1
No tubes spoken here. Take a look at the tnt audio review as well, also loading it with 1000ohms...
I liked mine best at 100 when using my Krell 650M amps and Thiel CS7.2s, and the same with my VTL tube amps and Harbeths. Two very different systems but the cartridge remained the same.
I find the cartridge tracks best from 1.95 to 2.08 depending on the tonearm.

Like others here I'm loading at 1000 ohms. Also performs well wide open (47K) with some phono preamps.

Dealer disclaimer.
Gotta go with Audiofeil on this one I run mine at 1.85 to 1.95g and no additional loading. I have found the Phono stage has a big impact as to what loading is correct. YMMV
Hi Guys
You guys are right setting at 1k ohms, rock music sounded right on and jazz is just beautiful, switching from my previous PS audio which was so bright that only at lowest setting of 100ohms sounded best, but Aesthetix io signature Mk2 did not sound bright at all at 1k, dyna XX2 setting at about 2.2gm. With mat on. I will be getting SDS for my VPI TT.
Thanks guys
Have anyone try higher than 1k?
Chris