LP playback is lacking - any ideas?


I looking for ideas to improve my vinyl playback. I have a vpi 19 jr. with a Linn Akito arm and Benz Glider cartridge.
The phono pre-amp is an audio research ph-3. The sound I get is congested and i don't know why. I'm to sort of 'open up' the sound more. Any ideas folks?
rtaylor

Showing 2 responses by fletchj

Standing waves(bass) can make a system sound lifeless,small, congested. The gear you have is capable of at least 80%, of state of the art performance, if properly set up. Tube traps would be the fix, for that problem. DIY traps are very easy to make.
Have you tried any premium vintage audio tubes? The most transparent, and dynamic sounding, are the Siemans. Tubes are the most critical element, in well designed tube gear. This is only the case, if it's only your LP playback, that is lifeless.

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