Evidence of groove damage of TT setup?


So, I have a few used records that I've bought recently where during certain passages (louder than others, certain instruments, etc)there's audible distortion. Is my tracking too light/heavy or is the LP damaged.

Thanx in advance.
pawlowski6132

Showing 1 response by sidssp

Most likely those records are damaged due to excessive play or careless handling by the previous owner(s). I have a few like that. You can try playing them with a smaller stylus cart. Sometimes a smaller stylus can dig down to the undamaged part of the grooves. Other than that, there is not much you can do.