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Turntable channel imbalance

Hi there!

I’ve noticed that the left channel is a bit louder than the right when I play vinyl. This is the only source that has this issue. I have 2 carts and both exhibit the issue. With some records it is more noticeable than others tho.
 

Is there anything I can adjust?

 

 I have Technics SL-B20D P-mount. TIA

leemaze
petg60
1,486 posts
 

Reduce antiskating and see. If you have a tubed phono check tubes.

leemaze OP
330 posts
 

Thank you. Is anti-skate adjustment available on a p-mount deck?  I don’t see instructions for it in the manual. Thanks!

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yogiboy
5,818 posts
 

I just looked at that table and there is no anti-skate feature. Sorry about that! Do you have a balance control? If you do use it!!

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fuzztone
5,638 posts
 

Every single cartridge has a differing channel balance. You can adjust it in the phono pre. 

Or not.

leemaze OP
330 posts
 

@fuzztone using a Rega Fono MM pre - just on/off. So am I out of luck? Is this the table or the cart?

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