Setting the Loading
Cartridge loading can be adjusted with switches on the rear panel. The loading options built in to the Ayre P-5xe are 47 kΩ , 1000 Ω , and 100 Ω . There is a bank of two switches for each channel. When both switches are in the “Up” position the cartridge load is 47 kΩ , which is suitable for almost all cartridges.
It is recommended that the Some moving-coil cartridges will yield better sonic
loading not be changed from performance if they are loaded with a lower
47 k
when using a impedance. Usually, a lower load impedance results
moving-magnet cartridge. in a more focused soundstage, with greater image solidity and less apparent distortion. A higher load impedance will give a more open sound, with greater air and life. The final loading value must be chosen by ear to give the best sound in your particular system.
Break-In
100 to 500 hours of music Due to the manufacturing processes used for the
played through the system will circuit board and capacitors, a break-in period is
ensure full break-in.necessary for the phono preamplifier to reach its full performance potential.