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Thread: Advice for upgrading from project debut iii |
    
New member Username: Cliffchase
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 02:40 pm: |
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hello, i just bought a project debut iii and don't love the overall sound of the ortofon cartridge. also, on loud rock and roll it seems to develop a very high, grating ringing (or am i nuts?). wondering if a new cartridge would solve both problems, or if the ringing could be the turntable or tonearm. also wondering what folks would suggest as an upgrade, either for the cartridge or the whole turntable. (apologies if this is a question asked a zillion times already--i didn't see anything in a quick search. and thanks for your wisdom.) |
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Gold Member Username: Mike3
Wylie,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 1082
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 12:01 am: |
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Try some record mats first. Much cheaper option. Guitar Center perhaps. |
Gold Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 2670
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 12:04 pm: |
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If it's a standard debut it comes with an ortofon OM5 which is an abomination. Have a look at Ortofon's own 2m series or Goldring's very impressive new 2000 series. I would not change the mat at this point. |
Bronze Member Username: Msgtpogi
NJ
Post Number: 11
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 12:04 pm: |
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plumber's putty between cartridge and headshell is a good cheap tweak. Make sure to rebalance. Also, try tweaking your setup alignment and settings. You could be mistracking. |
New member Username: Cliffchase
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 09:05 pm: |
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thanks much. the pro-ject rep happened to be in the stereo store when i went in today, and he suggested i increase the tracking force. it definitely sounds richer and less plastic-y. it also occurred to me that my left speaker was on the same surface as the turntable, so i moved it, and i think the high ringing is better. (sorry to be so dumb.) i will probably change the cartridge eventually but it sounds pretty good for now. |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 2416
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 11:04 pm: |
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Sorry to be so dumb???
If that's the dumbest thing you've done, you've got nothing to worry about.
The main lesson here is exhaust all options with your current gear before you start changing out parts. You'd be surprised what can happen.
Its much cheaper that way too. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 9748
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, February 03, 2008 - 12:25 pm: |
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How are you gauging the tracking force? |
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