EMT JSD High Output - Charlie Byrd Direct Cut

The Pass is ok and the tonearm cartridge combination too. I tested a headphoneamp at the outputs of the Audia. The Charlie Byrd song is played absolute fine. I connect a Focusrite Firewire Interface to the Audia Pre Outputs with XLR cables. This audio interface accepts +16dBu. It clips a little too!

I cannot lower the gain at the Audia Flight Phono. So i can only buy a quieter cartridge, but i love the EMT.

OK, this record has the only piece of music that maked problems.

You should list your system and explain how its all connected. It looks like you have quite a few options to work with. Someone may have a solution for you.

"OK, this record has the only piece of music that maked problems."

Once your audio system knows it can get under your skin, it will continue to do so.

Ok, you`re right.

1. Chain
EMT JSD6 - Reed 3P - Audia Flight Phono (250Ohm) - XLR cable - Pass Labs INT-150 - Dynaudio C1 Signature

2. Chain
AT OC9 - Jelco 750 - same rest

With second chain this trumpet is played without distortion.

1. This distortion happens when the Audia's output is sent to the Pass. It occurs whether the connection is RCA or firewire/XLR.
2. The distortion does not occur when the Audia's output is sent to a headphone amp.
3. Therefore, this distortion is originating in the Pass (or the speakers, though that's unlikely IMO).

As I posted originally, lack of headroom is unlikely to be the problem. Atmasphere (who builds amplifiers and understands these matters better than I) has frequently posted that preamp circuits with slow slewing rates can exhibit distortions that sound much like mistracking. Slewing distortions are most audible on dynamic peaks with hard blown horns, strong vocals, etc., and they have little to do with a preamp's overall headroom or lack thereof. SS circuits, especially less expensive ones, are more prone to this.

Based on the information provided, this would be my guess. You could confirm by substituting another component for the INT-150 (perhaps higher end separates).

The distortion is with RCA connection too.
The distortion is on the preamp out`s of the Pass too.
Yes, the distortion is generated in the Pass.

Do you read this?
I connect a Focusrite Firewire Interface to the Audia Pre Outputs with XLR cables. This audio interface accepts +16dBu. It clips a little too!

The meter of the Focusrite was red when the trumpet plays.
So the Audia had about 14V at the outputs.