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Old October 11th 06, 11:28 PM posted to uk.rec.audio
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Default Cartridge loading - does it matter?



Jim Lesurf wrote:

A lower amplifier input impedance might also provide lower noise.


No. The source impedance sorts that out regardless.

At some point the coil inductance, etc, may cause a resonance. Probably
well above audio, but might make something like RF pickup more possible in
some circumstances.


It's *mechanical* resonance that's the issue ! A low load resistance can damp
that. The same happens with some well-known microphones btw.

Graham