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Is it possible for the center image to drift from lp to lp?

Lately it seems I'm having to adjust speaker positioning, slightly, to accommodate for "center image drifting".

It does seem to fluctuate somewhat between varying lps.

Could it be either of these things:

(1) I'm a 57 year old male.
(2) The transparency of my system .
(3) The mixing of any particular lp.
(4) Once one's system is revealing enough, is it possible to hear if the center image, ( in the case of a vocalist) moves slightly from one side of the microphone?

I'm hoping for most to come down on number 4.

Thanks.
astro58go
astro58go OP
542 posts
 
..I've actually noticed this "drifting" while listening to the same lp, so that does kind of narrow any answer I was hoping for.

Anyone else experience this?
mesch
3,527 posts
 
Of the points listed I would suspect items 1 and 4. Does this drifting occur with any consistency as cartridge crosses the album? Could it be do to linear tracking angle of stylus as it crosses?   
astro58go OP
542 posts
 
It's a given that my hearing is not consistent. Although this particular issue wasn't an issue until I recently acquired more revealing speakers.

I haven't considered your other point.
czarivey
5,946 posts
 
Do you have to do same with headphones?
astro58go OP
542 posts
 
I've even considered the fact that, (as most of us are), my facial features aren't symmetrical. My right ear is slightly higher than the left. I've accounted for this and as I say, just recently noticing the change enough to inquire here.
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