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SET Distortion at higher volumes?

If my SET amp is running out of power with my 96db speakers, does it create distortion that sounds like a record mistracking? I'm trying to track down an issue I'm having at anything over medium levels. I'm getting a high end distortion. Happens at high frequency or energy vocal and horn and piano passages.

dhcod
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clearthinker
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@dhcod 

Very pleased to hear your issue is solved.

But I am very intrigued by tonearm originated distortion that presents at high volume but not at low volume.  Can you elaborate please?

dhcod OP
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Not idea really. Swapped in a new arm and it went away. I'm just glad it went away.

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charles1dad
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@dhcod 

Is this the same issue that prompted your other thread regarding 20 watt or higher amplifier options?

Charles

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