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Help ...... excesssssssive sssssssssssssssssssss

I would be eternally greatfull of any asssssissstance
given to remedy a condition that my ssssystem is ssspewing
out.

I guess it's called Sibillance.
well it ssssssucks.

I have tried inserting different preamps/amps/tubes as
well as 3 different cartridges (shelter 501 II, Grado Ref.
music makerIII )
no help.

different cables have been tried too.
I used the VPI jig for setting up the cartridge & used magnifing goggles to get it right on the money.
VTF set at 1.75gm
always playing with VTA & no help.

I am wondering if the tonearm or wiring could be cause?

here is my setup:
VPI TNT Base
Teres wood platter
JMW12.5 Arm
Music Maker III cartridge
VPI phono cables

Mapleshade copper ribbon I/C's
Decware Preamp
Decware Phonostage
First Watt F1
Mapleshade Speaker cables
Hornshoppe Horns

The music my system makes is wonderful EXCEPT for the
sibillance exageration, if I can get rid of this problem
I will be an extremely happy camper.
socoaste

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rauliruegas
12,772 posts
 
Dear Socoaste: Shadorne is right on target: speaker/amplifier synergy, there is a severe mismatch between them because each other impedances.

If you like your speakers then you have to change the amplifier or the speakers if you like the amp.

It is a very hard task to match your amp to any speaker. I have a lot of respect for N. Pass but I don't know what he was thinking when put on sale those amps.

Btw, ask to N. Pass what to do about. His amp is the trouble.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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rauliruegas
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Dear Socoaste: +++++ " speaker to amp mismatch....well, I know a few persons that
have the F-1/Hornshoppe combo & they are quite happy with it. " +++++

If you already heard those systems and you find that don't have your problem ( not even approach to your problem ) then other than the mismatch between speakers/amplifier/cables it will be a fault in the speakers drivers or a fault on the amplifier, what else?
Why not take your amplifier and hear it with any of those systems or take the amplifier of one of your friends system and hear it on your system?

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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