Raspy mids from TT

Rnickl · 25th January 2006, 06:23 PM

I am having a problem with vocals getting raspy from my LP’s. It’s not bad on every recording but is on a majority of them. I replaced my Pro-Ject phono box with a recently built VSPS with equal (maybe worse) results. Is there any way to narrow this down to worn needle or improper loading on the cart, anything else it could be. I have tried swapping cables and inputs which didn’t help and my CD’s sound fine.

It’s a B&O RX2 TT with a MM3 cart. I don’t have a spare cart or turntable I can borrow and would hate to spend $$ on a new cart when I can keep saving for a new TT, especially if all I needed was a $.05 cap to load the cart properly.

Thanks,
Rick

analog_sa · 25th January 2006, 06:45 PM

It's no cap. Normally one would suspect the alignment of the cart but in your case it seems to be simply a worn stylus. Probably not worth replacing.

Rnickl · 25th January 2006, 10:26 PM

Thanks for the reply analog_sa.

No option to change allignment on my cart (stupid B&O). I guess it's goodbye to LP's till I can afford a new table or find a steel on a used one. Bums me out especialy because my wife came home with about 50 new albums last week.

Thanks,
Rick

davidsrsb · 26th January 2006, 12:19 AM

Have you been able to inspect the stylus, sometimes they get coated in rubbish.

Rnickl · 26th January 2006, 01:23 AM

Yes.

I cleaned the stylus with solvent and a small brush (specific for cleaning stylus).

owen · 26th January 2006, 10:48 AM

Time to start thrift diving

You need to look out for the usual suspects (Thorens etc) as they do turn up occaisionally, or older japanese TTs.

Sony (old) are great, as are Trio (Kenwood), and Pioneer - the PL12D is a fabulous piece of kit once properly set up.

Have fun, and dont spend more than $50 ..

Owen

25th January 2006, 06:23 PM	#1
Rnickl diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Jose, CA	Raspy mids from TT I am having a problem with vocals getting raspy from my LP’s. It’s not bad on every recording but is on a majority of them. I replaced my Pro-Ject phono box with a recently built VSPS with equal (maybe worse) results. Is there any way to narrow this down to worn needle or improper loading on the cart, anything else it could be. I have tried swapping cables and inputs which didn’t help and my CD’s sound fine. It’s a B&O RX2 TT with a MM3 cart. I don’t have a spare cart or turntable I can borrow and would hate to spend $$ on a new cart when I can keep saving for a new TT, especially if all I needed was a $.05 cap to load the cart properly. Thanks, Rick

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25th January 2006, 06:45 PM	#2
analog_sa diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sofia	It's no cap. Normally one would suspect the alignment of the cart but in your case it seems to be simply a worn stylus. Probably not worth replacing.

25th January 2006, 10:26 PM	#3
Rnickl diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Jose, CA	Thanks for the reply analog_sa. No option to change allignment on my cart (stupid B&O). I guess it's goodbye to LP's till I can afford a new table or find a steel on a used one. Bums me out especialy because my wife came home with about 50 new albums last week. Thanks, Rick

26th January 2006, 12:19 AM	#4
davidsrsb diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kuala Lumpur	Have you been able to inspect the stylus, sometimes they get coated in rubbish.

26th January 2006, 01:23 AM	#5
Rnickl diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Jose, CA	Yes. I cleaned the stylus with solvent and a small brush (specific for cleaning stylus).

26th January 2006, 10:48 AM	#6
owen diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Shilton	Time to start thrift diving You need to look out for the usual suspects (Thorens etc) as they do turn up occaisionally, or older japanese TTs. Sony (old) are great, as are Trio (Kenwood), and Pioneer - the PL12D is a fabulous piece of kit once properly set up. Have fun, and dont spend more than $50 .. Owen