Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua loading

My xx2 runs best at 100 ohms (the lowest offered by my PS Audio GCPH) but I have a new phono stage coming today (Pass XP15) that will allow many more loading adjustments around that point, as well as a higher gain option, so I am looking forward to experimenting to dial it in this weekend and get the best performance. I will probably start at 100 ohms and work from there in either direction. I agree with all Raul writes above, and would add that you should listen to a variety of different types of music as you test each loading setting, and take time before settling on a final setting. It just depends on the entire chain of your system's variables. Good luck and keep us posted.

I've settled at under 100ohms for a load. This cartridge has a very low internal resistance of 5ohms. Applying the typical multiplication factor of 2-10x internal resistance leaves a value far below 100ohms. I preferred 50 ohms but 30-50 would work for my ears. These settings also made sense when I measured the frequency response of the cartridge using a Cardas test record.

Vik

I have a XX2 mk.2 and prefer it at 100 to 200 ohms. I tried it at the higher settings, but it was to bright.

My K&K Audio phonostage gain is set at 68db.

Loading is system dependent ...too many differing factors from system to system to come up with a standard. I use to ask this question when I was new to high-end vinyl playback. I bet somewhere in the 100-400 ohm range would be optimal, but your ears are the best judge. Take your time experimenting.

The loading setting starting point range I mentioned was for active gain. With passive transformer gain, the values would be much lower most likely...30-100 ohms, depending on the transformer.