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Graham Phantom II + Dynavector XV1's need help

Hi all, i have a Dynavector mounted on a Graham Phantom II. Turntable is Sota Cosmos IV.
I have set the overhang and zenith using a custom made MintLP.
VTF is set at 2.1g
VTA is set slightly above parallel at the arm's base.
Anti-skate weigh is set a bit less than midway on the shaft.
Azimuth is set with the mirror technique and it appears to be correct.
Test Record used is Cardas Frequency & Burn in record.

The Problem:

The stereo image is "tilted" to the right playing somewhat louder in the right channel. When playing a CD or FM Tuner, the image is perfectly centered.
I have tweaked azimuth, tilting a bit more to the left and to the right but to no avail.

On side 2 of that record when George speaks "greeting from the left channel then right channel then both channels", it is obvious that he comes out louder in the right channel.

Also, on side 1 there are 1KHz test tones in left, right and both channels.
When i play the test tone in the left channel and turn the balance control all the way to the right, i can hear the tone in the right channel and vice versa. Can this be described as a bad case of cross talk? Should/can the opposite channel be completely silent? I have done this test in stereo and mono (mono switch on the phono pre-amp).
Aside from a digital volt/ohm meter, i do not have electronic devices (re: O-scope, Wally tools) to adjust azimuth.

Any feedback appreciated.

smoffatt

Showing 1 response by rauliruegas

rauliruegas
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Dear Smoffatt: Additional of what other persons already posted make sure the cartridge is right wired to the tonearm ( blue with blue, white with white and the like. ).

If you have another cartridge or can borrow one then try it and see what happen.
IF the trouble persist hen the phono stage is the culprit and if no trouble then the XV-1 is out of specs. I assume that your tonearm is wired in correct way ( IC. ).

You mentioned a crosstalk severe problem, could be but is very rare on cartridges of this top level as could be too different channel output level.

I think that after check the wiring testing the system with a different cartridge can help to aisle the problem.

Regards and enjoy the music,
Raul.
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