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09mike69
26-06-2015, 21:39
hi, the S's are sounding sibilant/scratchy on certain records, its a new needle, i was wondering if it might be an alignment problem. i didnt notice it before but i recently tried a different cart and since i swapped back ive noticed the sibilance, any advice is appreciated.
cheers, mike.
walpurgis
26-06-2015, 21:54
Could be. Might be wear. Or that you just got used to the sound of the other cartridge.
09mike69
26-06-2015, 22:02
Could be. Might be wear. Or that you just got used to the sound of the other cartridge.

its the cart i was using, i was thinking maybe when i swapped it back i havent got the alignment right. would that cause this effect?
09mike69
26-06-2015, 22:03
its the cart i was using, i was thinking maybe when i swapped it back i havent got the alignment right. would that cause this effect?

it did it with both carts.....?
walpurgis
26-06-2015, 22:05
It's possible of course. Is the VTA (vertical tracking angle) right. If it's wrong, that can cause sibilance.
montesquieu
26-06-2015, 23:07
Whats the cartridge and arm? Some are harder to set up than others (indeed some are barely adjustable).

Clearaudio Alignment took or a Dr Frieckert protractor will sort it out in no time.
Clive197
27-06-2015, 07:30
Worn stylus's don't just become sibilant over night. If it was ok before you changed cartridges back and forth you should certainly look to the set up.
09mike69
27-06-2015, 09:35
Whats the cartridge and arm? Some are harder to set up than others (indeed some are barely adjustable).

Clearaudio Alignment took or a Dr Frieckert protractor will sort it out in no time.

shure m75 on a tp 16.