I find it unusual that the overly hot groove would occur in almost the exact same spot on multiple pressings. I’m wondering if it has something to do with the mastering process?
Help? Problem With Holding The Groove On A Hot Pressing
I have had a problem holding the groove on several hot pressings and it always occurs in the same spot. I am not sure if it’s my set up or a mastering error.
I am playing a record with very strong sonics that is in Mint condition and midway through the last track it skips. When I look at the area under a strong glass I can see a very hot bass transient that almost collides with the next groove. This happened again tonight when I was playing a first pressing/orignal release of MJ’s Thiriller. It also happened on a Allman Brothers LP as well as one other.
Is this a mastering error or is my TT and cartridge not up for it? I am using a Technics 1200 with an Ortofon Blue cartridge. I have checked the setup several times with a very accurate gram scale (2.5g) and my Geodisc. Should I try for a different cartridge angle geometry?
I am playing a record with very strong sonics that is in Mint condition and midway through the last track it skips. When I look at the area under a strong glass I can see a very hot bass transient that almost collides with the next groove. This happened again tonight when I was playing a first pressing/orignal release of MJ’s Thiriller. It also happened on a Allman Brothers LP as well as one other.
Is this a mastering error or is my TT and cartridge not up for it? I am using a Technics 1200 with an Ortofon Blue cartridge. I have checked the setup several times with a very accurate gram scale (2.5g) and my Geodisc. Should I try for a different cartridge angle geometry?
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I am using a Technics 1200 with an Ortofon Blue cartridge. Whas is an Ortofon Blue ? Do you mean 2M Blue ? I have checked the setup several times with a very accurate gram scale (2.5g) ... I have adjusted the counterweight +\- .5g and it doesn’t fix the problem. Recommended tracking force is 1.8 g (not 2 or 2.5) for 2M Blue. Check your stylus and slean it with Ortofon Brush, dust on the stylus is a common problem. Start with lower tracking force if your needle skip. Also try without anti-skating (and don't use more that the tracking force) I have checked the setup several times with a very accurate gram scale (2.5g) and my Geodisc. To setup any cartridge in Technics SL1200 you don't need a Geo Dics, this tonearm has its own geometry , very close to Stevenson. All you need is a while plastic overhand gauge that comes with your turntable. If the stylus is under the mark your geometry is fine for this particular arm. |
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