INNER GROOVE DISTORTION


Seasons greetings! I have a VPI Prime Sig. with a Soundsmith " The Voice " cart. and am having an issue with inner groove distortion. I don't use anti-skating, just twisting the cable going to the junction box. I will be upgrading the arm to a Fatboy soon and when the tech comes to set it up we will address the issue. On some records I can't listen to the last song! Frustrating, any feedback will be appreciated. Also, have Pass XP-25, ARC Ref 3 and 75 with ML ESL11A's. Thanks.
joeyfed55

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My earlier question may seem simplistic but, really this is simplistic. If your tonearm moves steady toward the label and doesn't, at all want to bounce back, your anti-skate set-up is very good. Cross that off your list.
Has anyone remarked that is experiencing inner groove distortion, if at at the end of a record....does the arm move steadily toward the end of it's travel and stay there?
Although I've read much regarding inner groove distortion.,,,, I, myself have never once experienced it. I've been in this hobby for 3+ decades So, I assume your set-up is incorrect..