loading impedance


I have a zyx r1000 cartridge, per the manufacture's web page, the recommended load is >100 ohms ( I would think there should be a exact # that the phono section should be set to). The preamp that I have is adjustable (with some effort). What should the impedance be set in the phono section? I have heard some complicated methods of checking impedance of cartridge etc. How does it affect sonic characteristics if I were to change from a 600ohm to 100ohm resister?
eralff

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In general, As you increase the resistance of the resistor you will get stronger high frequencies. The secrect is finding the value between too dull and too bright.

Radio Shack sells (or at least used to) an assortment of 1/4 watt resistors that should give you all the values you need. Once you find the value you like you can replace them with audiophile resistors if you wish.