LP playback is lacking - any ideas?


I looking for ideas to improve my vinyl playback. I have a vpi 19 jr. with a Linn Akito arm and Benz Glider cartridge.
The phono pre-amp is an audio research ph-3. The sound I get is congested and i don't know why. I'm to sort of 'open up' the sound more. Any ideas folks?
rtaylor

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Where do you have the table set up? Is it near the speakers?You could be getting muddy sound because the table is to close to the speakers, don't forget that your VPI has no real isolation. The Glider is also a pretty laid back cartridge but it normally isn't congested. Is it all albums or just some? If it isn't on all, maybe it's the recording. You have nice stuff you should be getting great sound. You might want to check your overhang and tracking force again.