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... Over the last couple of years I've taken the leap into a better quality vinyl system, but just can't seem to get the sound right consistently. In the past year I purchased a Rega Planar 3 TT, a Line Magnetic tube integrated amp and a Heed phono stage. There are times it sounds great, but not consistently.When it doesn't sound great, what do you hear?
I've told two different dealers that my CDs sound better than my vinyl and the response and look I get is like I've spoken heresy.It's certainly possible for CD to sound better than LP, depending on the system and how it's setup.
I know how electrical issues ( air conditioner running, dehumidifier on another line) influence sound, but is it possible that vinyl is influenced more that CD's?With LP, you're working with levels in the millivolt range, so it's not a surprise that electrical issues could be more of a problem with LP than CD.
Some charge for this service, others will be happy to do it at no charge.
I'm willing to pay for someone to assess my system in my home ... Are there dealers that charge an hourly rate to do this?