What is the Load capacitance on my MMC5

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Hello all, I just received my Bellari VP549. I have a B&O RX2 MMC5 Turntable. Which load capacitance switch on the Bellari would I use? 

I dont think I've ever seen it stated - I would just see what it sounds good on - try the switch in the middle first and see how it sounds.

I had the same with an Arcam rPhono - in then end just set it to what sounds good.

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I dont think I've ever seen it stated - I would just see what it sounds good on - try the switch in the middle first and see how it sounds.

I had the same with an Arcam rPhono - in then end just set it to what sounds good.

Location: United Kingdom

My B&O Icons:

BeoCenter-9500.png BeoCenter-9500.png
Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
Beovox.png Beovox.png
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I read somewhere on an old forum that to keep the switch at 120F not sure though

Around 150pF
Usually no more than apprx. 200pF
And to make room for the capacitive load of your cable, if you have the choice between 100pF and 200pF, go for the 100pF setting.

Martin

On my Bellari VP549 I have 120, 220 and 330. Should I stick with 120? 

I would do that.

Martin

Awesome! Thank you Dillen. 

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