Records with words with the letter S are slurred

I know this must be here somewhere but there is a lot to go through so I am asking the question.
Why does a turntable slur words with a s? This does not do it with all my records but when it does it is very annoying

thefile03-31-2015 3:06am

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austinbob Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 235 posts 03-31-2015 at 02:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I recommend strict abstinence for your turntable.
dougdeacon Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,338 posts 03-31-2015 at 03:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ROFL Austinbob! Seriously, there's a host of reasons why sibilants ("S" sounds) may be distorted during vinyl playback. Most systems suffer from more than one of them, so nobody can provide a single, easy answer. This distortion is usually called "sibilance". If you search for that you'll find a long list of threads discussing it.
kijanki Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,394 posts 03-31-2015 at 05:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Excessive energy or distortion in 5-8kHz range. I got rid of it by buying better speakers with soft dome tweeters. Highs are still strong and extended but "S" sounds are very clean and natural.
raymonda Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 855 posts 03-31-2015 at 05:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Bad pressing or poor tracking....due to either misaligned cartridge or worn needle.
raymonda Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 855 posts 03-31-2015 at 05:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Oh...and some cartridges can't track worth a crap.

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