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In Reply to: RE: AT3482P tracking force? posted by KanedaK on March 12, 2017 at 03:14:33
Audio Technica lists a recommended VTF range of 1-1.5g. Normally it is wise to set VTF to the high side of the recommended range, then, if no distortion heard, incrementally lower the VTF until distortion is heard, then bump back up to the lowest distortion free setting.
Also, try using your heaviest modulated LPs to test this.
In addition, be sure the distotion you are hearing is not due to dirty LPs. even new ones can have crud left over from the pressing process. A good vacuum RCM is an invaluable accessory for any LP lover. At least use a good CF brush (Audioquest?) before each side is played.
And check the stylus for "bunnies."
Opus 33 1/3
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Are you sure the distortion is not on the record? (recorded poorly, manufactured poorly, damaged)
I've had this happen too. Brand new record had distortion. 2nd copy from another seller had distortion. Then I found others complaining about it online. Sometimes the LP edition is just considered to be a novelty and no real QC is done. The only way to know is to play it on someone else's system.
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Well that seems to be the case here:
Aphex Twin - Windowlicker
if you google "windowlicker distortion" you find some complaints about that particular pressing being distorted on side A.
So it's the record it seems :/
I will leave the VTF at 1,25 since that's where it was before and that's where it sounds best with my other records ( I only have a handful so far).
Which pressing do you have? The original 1999 pressing or the 2012 repress? The matrix codes are the same. There is a 2016 repress that uses a new cut.
The cutting engineer for the A-side is THE George Peckham (aka Porky! hence "A Porky Prime Cut") and I have a few of his 12" cuts and they all sounded good. The B-side is Simon Davey of The Exchange. His stuff is usually good. I listened to the track on YouTube and I think I can have a guess at why people are complaining about the distortion on the A-side. He does cut his 12" singles loud and combined with the wide bandwidth of the sounds, it is EXTREMELY challenging for a cartridge to replay given the deep deep LFO and punchy HF rich discordant sounds. It would present a challenge to even the best cartridge and would really test the tracking ability. I'm pretty sure the problem with your cartidge is the LF modulation of the midband and HF range. Plus any weakness in the cartridge suspension will cause it to mistrack further exacerbating the problem....just a wild guess!
Let me know which pressing you have - I think I'm going to have to get myself a copy! I'm really curious now to see what my cartridge will do with it :) It could be a useful Test Disc!!
Regards Anthony
"Beauty is Truth, Truth Beauty.." Keats
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