How Important is Cartridge Loading in Regards to Sound Quality?

[Grenadeslio]

I might have figured it out, the specs list the phono sensitivity as 2.5mv and 47k ohms, the cartridge outputs 5mv so that might be the issue.View attachment 1607251 .

That just means it needs 2.5mv to achieve the rated output.

 

[Isaac C.]

Thanks everyone! I'm still a newbie with understanding specs and technical details. I learn something new everyday. @Crab33 the body might not even be a F15E, I got the cartridge and new stylus for such a good deal that I couldn't pass it up.

It might not even be a Jico either, lol.

 

[Isaac C.]

Thanks @bobins08! I know a lot of people on this forum have vast experience, but is there any resources for learning basic electronics and such?

 

[bobins08]

Thanks @bobins08! I know a lot of people on this forum have vast experience, but is there any resources for learning basic electronics and such?

Sure. In today's modern world the internet is the place to look for articles and maybe even YouTube instruction. Then buy books. You want to learn about the basic electrical components and basic circuits first. Try Googling "Understanding Electrical circuits". I just did and there are videos and articles to read to get you started. That is the building block for understanding electronics (such as semi conductors and ICs). From there you learn to apply it to computers, audio and RF equipment, etc.

My learning has been a long and slow process. First as a boy by curiosity, taking things apart and reading books and magazines like popular mechanics and popular electronics. I was lucky that my parents bought me toys like erector sets, chemistry sets, electronic kits, a crystal radio kit, microscopes. We had shop classes in middle school and in high school and I took every course offered - wood shop, metal shop, electrical shop, drafting, power mechanics, everything. From there I went to a two year tech school, and then a college university for engineering. I graduated and then I got to work with this stuff everyday.

If you do the self study and decide you like it then try your local community college or tech/trade schools for courses that may be available.