DISTORTION PROBLEM

[ED FIELDING]

Hi - Ive got a Rega Plannar 3 with a Linn k9 and having a few issues with playing my vinyl both new and old

The problem is distortion at peek - What I mean by this is when im playing a record either through headphones or speakers on quite parts or vocal parts it seems to be fine no problem however when the music get going or should I say busy It sounds lost and distorted for some reason .

Ive tried adjusting weight etc (now set at just over manafactures ideal setting and adjusted anti skip etc both at different setting but seem to make no difference - Could this be a stylus issue ? Ive had a look and It seem to be ok but its the only think I can think of .

Any help pointers most welcome

Ed

Rega 3

Aiwa xa-006 amp

tannoy floorstanders

 

[brownz]

Hi - Ive got a Rega Plannar 3 with a Linn k9 and having a few issues with playing my vinyl both new and old

The problem is distortion at peek - What I mean by this is when im playing a record either through headphones or speakers on quite parts or vocal parts it seems to be fine no problem however when the music get going or should I say busy It sounds lost and distorted for some reason .

Ive tried adjusting weight etc (now set at just over manafactures ideal setting and adjusted anti skip etc both at different setting but seem to make no difference - Could this be a stylus issue ? Ive had a look and It seem to be ok but its the only think I can think of .

Any help pointers most welcome

Ed

Rega 3

Aiwa xa-006 amp

tannoy floorstanders

I'd have a read through a good guide - something like http://www.henleydesigns.co.uk/assets/_managed/cms/files/WebsiteTurntableSupportPDF.pdf which although written for Pro-Ject decks, takes you through tonearm setup, cartridge allignment, VTA etc etc, all essential when setting up a deck.
Also, worth checking your tip is clean.... ! I use an ultrasonic carbon brush when cleaning styli tip, which works wonders and can bring the grubbiest caked diamond back to life. See below before and after shots.

 

[ifor]

Tell me more!

 

[brownz]

I have an old ortofon one, but there are various ones out there. Just google electric/electronic stylus cleaner.
I found a new one on ebay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121717741823 - Something to keep an eye out for second hand I think !!

 

[Al ears]

I think the cartridge will be the culprit here. The K9 is quite old and, unless you know its full history, probably needs replacing.

 

[drummerman]

As has been mentioned, your cartridge is getting on a little.

Depending on usage, storage and environmental factors the rubber suspension could have perished, making tracking all but impossible on high peak material or it could be the stylus. Without a microscope it's difficult to ascertain.

 

[Al ears]

As has been mentioned, your cartridge is getting on a little.

Depending on usage, storage and environmental factors the rubber suspension could have perished, making tracking all but impossible on high peak material or it could be the stylus. Without a microscope it's difficult to ascertain.

I would agree that even if the stylus looks to be in good shape there is no way to determine internal damage. I would suggest that the O P begs or borrows an alternative cartridge and tries this in his system. As previously stated on this forum the Linn K9 was a rebadged Audio Technica AT-95 so maybe buying one of these might solve problems.