Is a HO MC Cartridge not a good match with 101 db?


I have spent a lot of time and money into trying to put together a good system.

I have a V.P.I Scout with a Benz HO MC Cartridge, a Juicy Music Tercel and a LM 518ia ,with Zu Definition 3 speakers.

I bought the scout with the cartridge off of here and assumed they are a good match, but I was hearing a great deal of static and it wasn't going away with cleaning or anything else I tried.

I was about to just give up on vinyl when I tried a older pioneer and the static almost disappeared and everything just sounds more real and vibrant.

I'm guessing maybe the ho cartridge with 101db speakers may not be a good combo?
52tiger

Showing 1 response by almarg

If the Tercel has the optional LOMC input installed, and if you are connecting to that input instead of the MM input, that would probably account for the symptoms you appear to be describing. Chances are the HO cartridge would overload the LOMC input.

Regards,
-- Al