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LP Recording Distortions?

ok im new to the analog scene and what i got is a technics 1200 TT, shure m44 cart hooked to the phono pre amp of my rotel integrated, ive noticed that when i listen to my lp's they have a pronounced "ssss" sound especially with vocals and cymbals, it kinda sounds strained, so is this normal with vinyl recordings? or do i need to change any of my equipments? any input will do coz its making me crazy!
john2k2_5102f2b
mlsstl
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Besides checking and experimenting with the cartridge/tonearm's physical configuration settings, also check the electrical load requirements. Phono cartridges are sensitive to the input capacitance of the phono preamp so you may want to try some different settings. These are generally in the 100 to 500 picofarad range.
john2k2_5102f2b OP
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well seeing as im new to this, the TT i have has so many adjustments that i dont know how to do it, my shure cart is brand new, its for DJ applications, i dont know if that has anything to do with it, anyway any websites i can check out regarding vtf, vta adjustments? all these things are greek to me, thanks for all the replies
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viridian
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John:
What city are you in? Maybe some nice Audiogonner will see this and stop by to help you out. I do this here in Portland regularly.
chadnliz
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Could also be used vinyl if you by used you are at the mercy of others poorly set-up and just plain inferior turntables that just beat the crap out of the grooves.
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