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Rega TT-PSU drops right channel

Hi everyone. Recently my RP6 starting dropping the right channel as soon as the needle hit the record. My routine is (with the TT-PSU powered off):

- place the record on the platter after a nitty gritty clean
- power up the TT-PSU while giving the platter a nudge
- clean record with anti-static carbon brush
- needle drop

First I thought a tonearm wire was loose on the cartridge or something along that line. But, if I switch the TT-PSU to 45 and then back to 33 my right channel works just fine. I know Regas ground to the right channel. Could something be wrong with the cable between the TT-PSU and the table? TT-PSU malfunctioning (I think it is still under warranty).

Thoughts / recommendations? TIA
sbrownnw
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mofimadness
5,002 posts
 
Scott, the ground wire for the tonearm is soldered to the inside wall of the arm tube, (well, on the old style RB250/300 series it was anyway).

Why don't you try to call Rick at Audio Alternatives in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is not only a master Linn turntable guru, but has sold Rega longer than probably anyone in the states. Maybe he has encountered this and will know how to fix it.

Please let us know what you find out.

http://www.audioalternative.com/
lindisfarne
511 posts
 
I had a Rega 3 or 6 (don't remember which) which cut out on one channel too. It was the cable running through the tonearm that caused the prob. Don't know if this helps or confuses.

I love Rega but their "QC" is lousy.
adam18
670 posts
 
Have you tried playing a record without the TT-PSU ? Disconnect the TT-PSU and plug the table with its original power cord into the wall outlet (or your power conditioner.) How is the right channel now ? If all is well, then your TT-PSU is defective and should be replaced.
adam18
670 posts
 
Hey .... I just realized, after posting my above comments, that your RP6 may not have its own power cord and you may not be able to bypass the TT-PSU.. With my P3-24, the TT-PSU was an addition, and although it makes the table better in many ways, it's not required for the table to function.
learsfool
1,215 posts
 
I have one thing to add - if your PSU is a separate unit, like mine that I use for my P5, I was told when I purchased it that it will function better if it is not turned off - I always leave mine on, and have never had any problems with it.
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