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LP Sound Quality

Awhile back I purchased a used LP12 turntable with an Ekos tonearm, Arkiv cartridge with the Lingo power supply & Linto phono pre-amp. Running this thru a couple Klout amps to B&W Nautilus 802 speakers. Playing a CD or Tape the sound is great. Playing an album the sound is not very good. It almost sounds like the singer needs to clear their throat, it's kind of garbled, I guess is the word to use.
All I have is a couple brushes to clean the LP's (Discwasher & Bib).
Curious to what everyone uses to clean their albums & cartridge & also where to purchase? New to this analog stuff.

Thanks !!
giglr
jependleton
155 posts
 
Hi Giglr,

Sounds most likely to be a setup and adjustment problem with the turntable itself. The turntable needs to be perfectly level for starters and, in the case of the Linn, the suspension needs to be functioning properly and properly adjusted.

The tonearm and cartridge also need to be precisely set to perform optimally. Do you have the tools and/or assistance for doing this? It is very important.

I expect that someone in this forum would be able to suggest setup help for you in your area if you think that you may need it.

Best wishes.

Jim Pendleton
Osage Audio Products, LLC
musicslug
430 posts
 
most people here would suggest you buy a wet record-cleaning machine, and I'd do so also, but it does sound like you have a bigger problem than that, possibly with the LP-12 set up. that rig should sound clear as a bell.
sinisterporpoise68
63 posts
 
It sounds like you just might need to have your LP12 professionally set up. From the one LP12 I've heard, I think it'll be worth it!
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