why is it that on some records, sound terrible??


why is it that on some records, that when you get towards the end of one side the sound of the record changes big time. were it sounds terrible, but the first few songs sounded great.

Is it the recording?
Is it the pressing process?
Is it my set up? (but not all my records to do this)

thx
128x128thegoldenear

Showing 2 responses by almarg

Sounds (no pun intended) like your cartridge isn't set up properly. Different music very conceivably would be affected to differing degrees, which would explain why some records seem not to have the problem.

Regards,
-- Al
Here is the checklist that I run through in my mind whenever I install a cartridge, of things that need to be adjusted or at least considered:

Overhang.
Offset angle.
Azimuth.
VTA.
Tracking force.
Anti-skating force.
Load resistance (i.e., preamp input impedance).
Load capacitance.

It seems to me that any of the first six items on this list could account for the symptoms you are hearing, if not properly set.

Regards,
-- Al