Hi guys
I need a pointer please...
I have rebuilt my system over the last 6 months using some old (but I think good) components and some new and am not getting very good sound. The system comprises of an Audio-Technica AT-LP120USBHC USB Turntable equipped with HS10 headshell and AT95E cartridge (new), Behringer PP400 MicroPhono, a Cambridge Audio 640c amp, a Cambridge Audio 540c cd player, a Google Chromecast audio and a pair of new Q Acoustic 2010i speakers.
Obviously I have checked the TT is on the correct setting for the phono stage and I have attempted to align the arm which is ok
My interconnects were award winners when they came out (prob 15 years ago), and again they are ok (not freyed or making duff connections)
My speakers are not on stands but are 50mm away from the back wall on an Ikea bookshelf that's on its side which works as a great storage unit and hifi stand! And houses Lps!
My speaker cables are also ok, but dated (qed silver iirc)
The issue I am having is the TT sounds unengaging and a bit muffled, the cd is ok but again lacking in top end and the chromecast sounds very compressed (cos it is, I suppose...) So overall nothing sounds fantastic!
So my question is where do I go from here?
Buy a different phono stage and cartridge, alignment tool and spirit level?
Upgrade amp? Or cd player or both?
Consider stands for the speakers and new cables all round?
What in anyone's opinions the best way to go? I listen to all formats...
Thanks in advance
Jez
I need a pointer please...
I have rebuilt my system over the last 6 months using some old (but I think good) components and some new and am not getting very good sound. The system comprises of an Audio-Technica AT-LP120USBHC USB Turntable equipped with HS10 headshell and AT95E cartridge (new), Behringer PP400 MicroPhono, a Cambridge Audio 640c amp, a Cambridge Audio 540c cd player, a Google Chromecast audio and a pair of new Q Acoustic 2010i speakers.
Obviously I have checked the TT is on the correct setting for the phono stage and I have attempted to align the arm which is ok
My interconnects were award winners when they came out (prob 15 years ago), and again they are ok (not freyed or making duff connections)
My speakers are not on stands but are 50mm away from the back wall on an Ikea bookshelf that's on its side which works as a great storage unit and hifi stand! And houses Lps!
My speaker cables are also ok, but dated (qed silver iirc)
The issue I am having is the TT sounds unengaging and a bit muffled, the cd is ok but again lacking in top end and the chromecast sounds very compressed (cos it is, I suppose...) So overall nothing sounds fantastic!
So my question is where do I go from here?
Buy a different phono stage and cartridge, alignment tool and spirit level?
Upgrade amp? Or cd player or both?
Consider stands for the speakers and new cables all round?
What in anyone's opinions the best way to go? I listen to all formats...
Thanks in advance
Jez