Sutherland MCX Owner's Manual - page 6
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The question of how to offer loading and
gain options is a tricky one. All solutions have
advantages and compromises. For the MCX
I decided on the most simplified signal path —
along with flexibility in values — as the high-
est priority.
The loading and gain resistors plug directly
into machined sockets on the circuit board.
There are no options on the board. Only the
resistors in actual use are on the board. The
advantage is the most direct and uncluttered
signal path possible. Furthermore, the range
of gain and loading options is virtually unlim-
ited. Along with those advantages comes
a small inconvenience. Plan on getting out
some tweezers and a jeweler’s loupe when
changing resistors.
But, all things considered, this compromise
is not so bad when compared to turntable
and cartridge set up. For best possible per-
formance, it seemed acceptable to sacrifice
some convenience.