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Andy Smith
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I have an Ariston transcription turntable that doesn't seem to be performing to its utmost capabilites - Can anybody tell me what I should change?
What I have:
Ariston transription turntable
Linn Basic LVX arm
Shure Sc35 Cartridge
Weight - About 3 grams
My problem:
I seem to be getting a harsh sound that at times seems to crack up completely (not just due to dust on stylus, but the same kind of sound). It just can't handle too much bass - When I play a new (Hip Hop) record the bass cracks up (and skips out of the groove at times) - The sound just isn't warm (allright some of you might say thats the Hip Hop record!!, but it sounds better on my Technics SL1210 sat next to it (also fitted with a shure cartridge) and I know that the Ariston should out perform it.
I guess most people will say that the Cartridge is not good enough, but it should still perform to an adequate standard shouldn't it?
I usually run it through Sherwood receiver (I know, I have to change that anyway!) but for this test both the Ariston and the Technics are running through a Vestax mixer, and through a JVC AK 300 Amplifier through JPW speakers - Not a perfect Hi Fi setup I know but the Technics still sounds better - why??
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Andy
What I have:
Ariston transription turntable
Linn Basic LVX arm
Shure Sc35 Cartridge
Weight - About 3 grams
My problem:
I seem to be getting a harsh sound that at times seems to crack up completely (not just due to dust on stylus, but the same kind of sound). It just can't handle too much bass - When I play a new (Hip Hop) record the bass cracks up (and skips out of the groove at times) - The sound just isn't warm (allright some of you might say thats the Hip Hop record!!, but it sounds better on my Technics SL1210 sat next to it (also fitted with a shure cartridge) and I know that the Ariston should out perform it.
I guess most people will say that the Cartridge is not good enough, but it should still perform to an adequate standard shouldn't it?
I usually run it through Sherwood receiver (I know, I have to change that anyway!) but for this test both the Ariston and the Technics are running through a Vestax mixer, and through a JVC AK 300 Amplifier through JPW speakers - Not a perfect Hi Fi setup I know but the Technics still sounds better - why??
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Andy