orangefender
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Dear all,
I am having a frustrating time trying to achieve a high quality signal from my turntable and would appreciate your assistance in identifying the cause.
Essentially, I am dissatisfied with the sound I get from the turntable when compared to my CD player. The bass is weak and there is a general lack of presence. From what I have read about the old vinyl v. cd debate, I expect a similar if not better quality sound from the the turntable, albeit at a lower volume.
My system is comprised of the following:
1. Arcam Alpha 10 integragted amplifier;
2. Arcam Alpha 9 CD player;
3. Pro-ject 6.1 turntable (similar to the perspective in the current pro-ject range) with a Nagaoka MP-11 cartridge;
4. Arcam integrated phono pre-amp; and
5. Mordant Short MS10 stand mounted speakers.
The turntable is sitting on a heavy concrete paving placed on top of a far from ideal Ikea cabinet (I hope the slab compensates for this). I am using good quality audo cables.
For comparison I use the opening to Pink Floyd's The Wall which I have on vinyl and CD.
I have spent some time setting and resetting up the turntable, and have ensured it is sitting level with tracking force and anti-skate set correctly. I have also tried placing the concrete slab and turntable on the carpeted floor, but notice only a modest improvement at best.
Is it reasonable for me to expect an as good sound from this turntable as my cd player? If so, is there anything which jumps out as being the reason for the problems I am experiencing?
Many thanks in anticipation.
Ian
I am having a frustrating time trying to achieve a high quality signal from my turntable and would appreciate your assistance in identifying the cause.
Essentially, I am dissatisfied with the sound I get from the turntable when compared to my CD player. The bass is weak and there is a general lack of presence. From what I have read about the old vinyl v. cd debate, I expect a similar if not better quality sound from the the turntable, albeit at a lower volume.
My system is comprised of the following:
1. Arcam Alpha 10 integragted amplifier;
2. Arcam Alpha 9 CD player;
3. Pro-ject 6.1 turntable (similar to the perspective in the current pro-ject range) with a Nagaoka MP-11 cartridge;
4. Arcam integrated phono pre-amp; and
5. Mordant Short MS10 stand mounted speakers.
The turntable is sitting on a heavy concrete paving placed on top of a far from ideal Ikea cabinet (I hope the slab compensates for this). I am using good quality audo cables.
For comparison I use the opening to Pink Floyd's The Wall which I have on vinyl and CD.
I have spent some time setting and resetting up the turntable, and have ensured it is sitting level with tracking force and anti-skate set correctly. I have also tried placing the concrete slab and turntable on the carpeted floor, but notice only a modest improvement at best.
Is it reasonable for me to expect an as good sound from this turntable as my cd player? If so, is there anything which jumps out as being the reason for the problems I am experiencing?
Many thanks in anticipation.
Ian