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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
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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