Abstract: A method for tuning of the probe head impedance (Z.sub.x) of an NMR receiver coil having a receiver circuit for an NMR signal with which, by means of an RF tuning signal (3), the probe head impedance (Z.sub.x) is tuned via a first reference signal produced with real reference resistance (R.sub.0) at one location M2 within the receiver circuit is characterized in that a reference impedance (Z.sub.0) is matched at an arbitrary location in the path of the RF tuning signal (3) in the receiver circuit (10; 11) in such a fashion that a second reference signal corresponding to the first reference signal at location M2 occurs at location M2 and that subsequently, the probe head impedance (Z.sub.x) is tuned to the second reference signal at location M2. In this fashion, in the path of the NMR signal at the input to the preamplifier, the number of necessary diodes, RF chokes and other components, which can lead to signal losses, is minimized.