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New turntable in vintage receiver issue
MacGeek:
Michael-If you level match the phono volume to the CD player, do the issues remain? Or, is the bass reduced while the volume is also reduced?
Michael L:
Wiring can only be seen in the headshell. Where it meets the tonearm is a sealed 4 pin connector. No other wires visible in tonearm. The wiring in the headshell has 2 points of contact each for all 4. Are you thinking that the factory assembly may be in error?
scorpio333:
Does your headshell look like this?
If so, unscrew the barrel while holding the headshell firmly. Once removed, flip it over. You should see a red, white, green, blue set of wires. Make sure each wire goes to the correct post on the cartridge and is seated firmly. Reinstall.
Also, is the tracking force set within specs of the cartridge?
Sir Thrift-a-Lot:
--- Quote from: Michael L on December 20, 2021, 01:19:54 PM ---Wiring can only be seen in the headshell. Where it meets the tonearm is a sealed 4 pin connector. No other wires visible in tonearm. The wiring in the headshell has 2 points of contact each for all 4. Are you thinking that the factory assembly may be in error?
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Yes, I think it is worth checking.
scorpio333:
OOOPs...I missed a couple posts when I replied earlier. I missed Macgeek's findings on the cart being moving iron.
You may want to consider a phono preamp. The TT plugs into the phono pre and the phono pre plugs into the AUX input. You can find some very cheap units like the Art DJ for $50 or less. However, you may want to go a little bit up the ladder and gets one that allows capacitance loading. This can also be achieved with resistors and rca plugs.
OR...you could get a set of attentuator plugs for the CD player. These will "lower the volume" of the CD player. I have not used these and cant suggest which value to get, just an option.
https://www.amazon.com/Harrison-Labs-Line-Level-Attenuator/dp/B0006N41AG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1SGMESBOEBO3B&keywords=attenuator+rca&qid=1640034737&sprefix=attenuator+rca%2Caps%2C60&sr=8-3
Now you're knee deep into the thrills of vintage and non vintage audio!
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