Pani,
You are wrong about Ralphs comments.
Loading the primary can induce ringing in the transformer. Loading the secondary "dampens" both the transformer and cartridge. The results of loading are quite variable and unpredictable - depending on cartridge attributes, transformer resonances that will vary with secondary loading from both the phono stage and or secondary loading if additional loading is applied. Jensen transformers use a zobel network to tame ringing, but this is included in the design of the transformers to achieve extended response in phase without ringing.
Loading of transformers is a minefield. From my own experiments with both vintage and Jensen transformers (playing with the zobel network ) I prefer transformers unloaded with minimal gain required to achieve a good signal to noise ratio. This minimises the "distortions" introduced by the transformers. If you really want to get serious with transformers you need to scope the output from the transformer and minimise ringing by adjusting a zobel network for the specific cartridge/transformer combination.
Personally I prefer a high gain active mc stage.
You are wrong about Ralphs comments.
Loading the primary can induce ringing in the transformer. Loading the secondary "dampens" both the transformer and cartridge. The results of loading are quite variable and unpredictable - depending on cartridge attributes, transformer resonances that will vary with secondary loading from both the phono stage and or secondary loading if additional loading is applied. Jensen transformers use a zobel network to tame ringing, but this is included in the design of the transformers to achieve extended response in phase without ringing.
Loading of transformers is a minefield. From my own experiments with both vintage and Jensen transformers (playing with the zobel network ) I prefer transformers unloaded with minimal gain required to achieve a good signal to noise ratio. This minimises the "distortions" introduced by the transformers. If you really want to get serious with transformers you need to scope the output from the transformer and minimise ringing by adjusting a zobel network for the specific cartridge/transformer combination.
Personally I prefer a high gain active mc stage.