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What's wrong with my ProJect 9.1?

I'm running a 9.1 with a Slee Era Gold V and Dynavector 10x5. I'm quite dissapointed in the sound - My cheap Cayin CDP sounds much better, while vinyl is lifeless, dull, highs are rolled off. I've tried my phono stage in my friend's system and it sounds fine, so by deduction the problem seems to be the cartridge or setup.

Does anyone know how to adjust the VTA of this table?
Are there any suggestions for other carts that will match this table and its carbon fiber arm? I'm thinking of moving up to a 20X but any other suggestions are welcome.
mikeyc8
rshak
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I've got a mmf 9, and I would imagine the vta adjustment would be the same for the 9.1. On the mmf 9, you adjust the vta by loosening the two (2) Allen screws on the back of the pillar that supports the tonearm. Instructions for doing so are contained on page 11 of the instruction manual that came with the TT. Check your manual to be sure it's the same.

BTW - - I've been totally satisfied with the sound/performance of the mmf 9 for the past (almost) 3 years - - - very fine "turnkey" TT at a good price.
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genesis168
409 posts
 
Mike, Are there any loading settings? Pls try other settings if you have it. How old is your cartridge? Do you use anti-skate and how much?
mikeyc8 OP
174 posts
 
Loading settings? do you mean on the Slee phono stage? none that are located externally at least. The cart is relatively new, maybe 200 hrs. I've set the anti-skate to the middle (of 3 possible settings)
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genesis168
409 posts
 
Yes, on the Slee. I am not familiar but most phono stages have some kind of load settings. Any possibility ro check the manual? Sometimes they are located inside
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