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Audio Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: bmwr75 on January 22, 2014, 09:10:40 AM

Title: TT has no bass compared to a CD
Post by: bmwr75 on January 22, 2014, 09:10:40 AM: Hey Guys,

I have a system with a Project RM5.1SE TT running a Sumiko EVO III cartridge. Also have a CD player in the same system. The TT is very lacking in bass compared to the CD player on the same music.

Thoughts on why this might be?

Regards,
Scott
Title: Re: TT has no bass compared to a CD
Post by: Reverend on January 22, 2014, 09:59:17 AM: The first thing I would check would be the tracking weight. If the cartridge is set too light, it would lack bass. Look up what the recommended weight should be for your cart online and use a scale to adjust the weight. If you don't have a little scale, you can buy one for less then $10 at Harbor freight.
Title: Re: TT has no bass compared to a CD
Post by: bmwr75 on January 22, 2014, 10:22:58 AM: Nevermind. Was using an external MM phono pre with high output MC cartridge. Switching to a MC phono input on my preamp solved the problem.
Title: Re: TT has no bass compared to a CD
Post by: papabearjew on January 22, 2014, 11:54:03 AM: I was thinking a mismatch between cartridge and phono preamp but didn't post it in time. That sucks as it might have made me sound smart...maybe not.
Title: Re: TT has no bass compared to a CD
Post by: GraphicFX on January 22, 2014, 01:17:09 PM: Quote from: bmwr75 on January 22, 2014, 10:22:58 AM
Nevermind. Was using an external MM phono pre with high output MC cartridge. Switching to a MC phono input on my preamp solved the problem.

it's refreshing when flipping a switch or moving a cable fixes a problem. In my world, It's always the most expensive thing that goes.
Title: Re: TT has no bass compared to a CD
Post by: TNRabbit on January 22, 2014, 02:18:36 PM: I was going to say also check for swapped + / - wiring. out of phase condition will do the same thing.
Title: Re: TT has no bass compared to a CD
Post by: Sir Thrift-a-Lot on January 22, 2014, 08:58:38 PM: I appreciate when guys as smart as Scott make those kind of mistakes. It makes me feel a little better about all of my goofs.