You've confirmed the vertical tracking force (VTF) is correct and the anti-skate is sufficient? It may have also been mechanical from when your speakers / subwoofer reproduced the cannons.
I'm not sure how to interpret "clipping-like distortion" when someone is singing. I suppose it is possible you have the gain set too high on one of your pieces of equipment.
I'm not sure how to interpret "clipping-like distortion" when someone is singing. I suppose it is possible you have the gain set too high on one of your pieces of equipment.