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Load ohm settings for cartridges

I have a Krell KPE Reference phono amp that has 8 settings for setting the load (ohms). Currently I am using an old highput MC cartridge while I await a new Shelter 501. I lowered the gain to the lowest since my current cartridge is high output. The manual says to "Experiment with different load settings to find the one that sounds best."
What are these settings for & is there any concern of weird damage to the system by messing around with them? It is set at the 100ohm factory setting now & sounds really good with my old MC cartridge. Also does anyone know if the Shelter comes with good instructions for all the settings? I couldn't find an owners manual on line to pre-check.
Thanks for any input.
-John
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My Krell pre has settings for 58, 64, 70 & 76db. So I am happening as far as that goes. I currently have it set at the lowest since my current cartridge has high output. I will mess around with the Ohm settings as you folks suggested. Sounds like it should be simi-fun. Thanks for all your help,
-John
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