Distorted sound

[stephenwilliam]

When I play 'busy' tracks, say Radiohead or Depeche Mode with quite a bit going on, the sound gets what I an only describe as distorted. Not enough to make me go 'jesus christ', but worse insomuch as I know it sounds crap but I can't quite describe why.

My system is an old ProJect turntable, looks like basic ish model, Rotel RA 1062 amp, and DALI opticon 2 mk2 speakers.

The sound on say John Coltrane Blue Train sounds beautiful.

All suggestions welcome, its driving me mad

 

[daytona600]

Check/Clean/Replace the stylus

 

[matthewpianist]

You need to check the setup of your turntable - cartridge alignment, tracking weight, anti-skate... Also the condition of your stylus, obviously.

What cartridge do you have?