Loading for Benz-Micro Glider


I have the original lo output Glider. It's mounted on the VPI 10" arm. Has anyone experimented with loading on this combo? The specs says anywhere from 1k to 47k will work. I dropped in the 1k and the resolution and dynamics seem a bit soft. I thought I'd throw it out there and see if anyone can give me a good starting point before I go a-solderin' and a-experimentin'. You know, save a little time and hassle. I'm using some very good cables, same as the cd, and it sounds fantastic (Legend Audio Design 'Le Maa'). The pre is an ARC SP-9 MKIII with Siemens 6922 phono and Telefunken 6922 line. Thanks for any and all suggestions. - Bill L. [email protected]
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I searched this site and Audio Asylum for loading recommendations on the Benz Ruby 2 and I found recommendations for 100ohms, 47,000 ohms, and pretty much everything in between. I was hoping for a short cut too, but no such luck. There wasn't any one magic value that everyone preferred...they recommendations were all completely different. You may have to spend your time experimenting after all.

I've found that the different values all have their pros and cons. I've found that I prefer the 100-200 ohm range in my system (Linn LP12 w/ Ekos arm thru a modified Counterpoint SA-5000 phono preamp w/70s nos Mullards). There are some recordings where other values sound better, but I find that range to be the most comfortable for my system and ears.