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Alignment and resolution problem.

I've set up my grado gold cartridge as perfectly as I can on my mmf 2.1 using the turntablebasics.com alignment tool, set my VTA and VTF and azimuth as good as they can get. However, LP's tend to start out sounding good, but as the arm tracks inward toward the last two or three tracks, the sound gets grainy and sibilant, especially vocals. Is there something wrong with my cartridge that could be causing this problem or has anyone else even heard of this problem? Thanks guys,

Keith
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thebeave250 OP
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OK this is really driving me nuts! I've got the same problem with my new table, a VPI HW-19 Jr. Obviously I've got something screwed up. Is it possible my alignment tool is inaccurate cause I've got it dialed in just about perfectly. Its the turntablebasics.com mirrored alignment tool. Thanks,

Keith
thebeave250 OP
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Dougdeacon,

Thanks for the help, I guess I'll go get a cheap magnifying glass and work on it. You're right though in that some recordings are good and some are terrible, particularly with vocals. My Fleetwood Mac starts to sound terrible on Stevie Nicks' voice by the time I get to the last track. I put on a little Blue Eyes and he sounds great all the way through. I did do some playing with the anti-skate yesterday and things are getting better, but it is good to know I'm not alone.

Keith
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