An easy check would be to take the Shure/headshell from the Technics and install it on the Marantz (I assume it’s arm has a removable headshell) and see if the issue is the same. At least that would narrow the problem to the Shure/Jico, or not.
Technics SL1400 has more audio on left channel
Hello,
I have been experiencing an issue with my Technics Sl1400 recently where more audio is coming from the left channel than from the right channel. I am running a Shure V15 Type IV cartridge with a JICO SAS VN45HE. This cartridge has been on the turntable since the 70s, and I was wondering if perhaps it is the issue.
Ruling out groove wear, I have played the same record on my girlfriend’s turntable (Marantz 6025 that serves as our living room deck) and haven’t experienced the same issue.
Do I need to upgrade the wiring on the tonearm? Do I need a new cartridge, and does anyone have any recommendations as to what a good replacement would be? Do I need to somehow restore the cartridge I already have?
Thank you
I have been experiencing an issue with my Technics Sl1400 recently where more audio is coming from the left channel than from the right channel. I am running a Shure V15 Type IV cartridge with a JICO SAS VN45HE. This cartridge has been on the turntable since the 70s, and I was wondering if perhaps it is the issue.
Ruling out groove wear, I have played the same record on my girlfriend’s turntable (Marantz 6025 that serves as our living room deck) and haven’t experienced the same issue.
Do I need to upgrade the wiring on the tonearm? Do I need a new cartridge, and does anyone have any recommendations as to what a good replacement would be? Do I need to somehow restore the cartridge I already have?
Thank you
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