Any of you experiment with optimal VTA for Benz Micro Cartridges


I've heard that some cartridges vary as to what VTA is actually optimal for them contrary to what the perfectly horizontal/vertical  positioning of the cartridge body might suggest.  I have my Benz Micro mounted such that the front plane of the wooden body is perfectly vertical as I assume that was the design intent for the correct VTA. Is that true?
elunkenheimer

Showing 1 response by karl_desch

@prof. If you re-read the post from @artemus_5 from atma-sphere, you will see that the general rule about higher resistance settings sounding brighter is dependent on the phono-pre not the cartridge.  Of course there are many other factors that affect tonal balance as well such as cartridge design, VTA/SRA and tonearm specifics.  That being said, with your preamp and cartridge, I would recommend listening to all the impedance settings in the MC mode and decide what you like. You won't hurt anything.  When using your MC cart that has low output, keep it on the higher gain MC setting.  Enjoy!
-Karl