Crosley 6005a sound problem

Duffman23 · 6th June 2010, 02:48 PM

I bought a Crosley CA6005a. The Radio sounds fine, but when I try to listen to a record it sounds tinny and one one channel plays in both speakers. Here is a sample taken this morning. The Pink Floyd is taken from the radio and The Cars is taken from the vinyl.

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Any help would be great.

Thanks

bob91343 · 6th June 2010, 04:58 PM

You have a phono input problem. First, is there a magnetic or ceramic cartridge? If the former, is there a proper preamplifier? Tinny phono sound is usually a case of improper equalization. As you may know, records are not recorded with flat frequency response; the highs are preemphasized and the lows deemphasized. The playback amplifier must have the opposite curve to create a flat overall response. It seems your system isn't doing that.

Ceramic cartridges have lousy high frequency response and so don't need corrective equalization. Magnetic cartridges do need it. Also, check the wiring to make sure you have both channels connected properly.

Duffman23 · 6th June 2010, 05:00 PM

It is a ceramic cartridge. I'll check the connections

Thanks

6th June 2010, 02:48 PM	#1
Duffman23 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2010	Crosley 6005a sound problem I bought a Crosley CA6005a. The Radio sounds fine, but when I try to listen to a record it sounds tinny and one one channel plays in both speakers. Here is a sample taken this morning. The Pink Floyd is taken from the radio and The Cars is taken from the vinyl. Duffy Laudick - Compare - SoundCloud Any help would be great. Thanks

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6th June 2010, 04:58 PM	#2
bob91343 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2010	You have a phono input problem. First, is there a magnetic or ceramic cartridge? If the former, is there a proper preamplifier? Tinny phono sound is usually a case of improper equalization. As you may know, records are not recorded with flat frequency response; the highs are preemphasized and the lows deemphasized. The playback amplifier must have the opposite curve to create a flat overall response. It seems your system isn't doing that. Ceramic cartridges have lousy high frequency response and so don't need corrective equalization. Magnetic cartridges do need it. Also, check the wiring to make sure you have both channels connected properly.

6th June 2010, 05:00 PM	#3
Duffman23 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2010	It is a ceramic cartridge. I'll check the connections Thanks

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