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SoundSmith Sassuro Paula and Manley Steelhead

Is it possible to use SoundSmith Sassuro Paula with Manley Steelhead? Paula has recommended loading from 2 to 4K and 0.3 mv output while Steelhead loading options for MC are much lower (25, 50, 100, 200 and 400 Ohms).
Any experiences/opinions?

Love the Paula sound by the way!
krell303

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wrm57
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Doesn't seem like a great match. You could try it into the MM inputs at 47K but the results would probably be suboptimal. For an otherwise versatile phono stage, the Steelhead's loading options are frustratingly limited. I say that as an owner and fan.
wrm57
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Just to clarify, I wasn't at all suggesting that the MM inputs on the Steelhead are inappropriate for MC cartridges. My point is that the loading options jump from 400 to 47K ohms, both of which would probably be suboptimal for the cartridge in question.
wrm57
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Correction: the MM loading options jump from 200 to 47K ohms.
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