While cartridges an phono stages can make a big difference. That difference is subtle after a point of quality. While I am not familiar (never heard) with your phono and cart, I doubt they are your issue. I would suggest you check your cart set up. I use "best tractor" specific for my arm and table. A two channel music purpose system, does not need subs. Subs are for action movies. A good set of full range speakers will give you what the music requires. Unless you are looking for an exaggerated sound. As far as vinyl goes. It is true there are better recordings then others. But bad recordings are not the norm. They are the rare. Fantastic recording are more common. Not the majority. What you describe are awful recordings. If this is what you are consistently hearing, I would check your cart set up. I would inspect the cart as well. Get a good test record and check your set up with that. Or, try almost any "Dire Straits" album. If they don't sound good, you have an issue. 🖖✌️
Phono stage and cartridge
Hello FriendsI'm hoping some one can give me advice, I live on the far south coast of Australia, there is no Hi FI, shops, down here, the closet is 4 hours drive to Sydney, the biggest city in Australia!My audio gear is:1. Onnce Analog TT, made here in Aust
2.."the wand Arm " made in New Zealand, with a Zu/Denon 103, cartridge
3 .Phono stage, is PS Audio GPH4. Pre amp is PS Audio, stellar Pre/Dac5. Pair of audiolabs, mono blocks 2500 WPC
5 Zu Audio Soul MK 11 speakers!!Most of my recordings, sould great, but there are a lot. that has good bass, but a harsh, sound overall!!I put this down to The Zu Cartridge, or the PS phono stage??I have never consider, the use of a "sub", as i don't no, how this worrks??Can you friends, give me a "heads up" ??.1. New cartridge??, yore input??
2. Different phono stage(I like a strong balls in the Bass)?3. Subs? I have no experience, with these, where do I place these??
Many thanks, any input would be appreciate !!
Regards
2.."the wand Arm " made in New Zealand, with a Zu/Denon 103, cartridge
3 .Phono stage, is PS Audio GPH4. Pre amp is PS Audio, stellar Pre/Dac5. Pair of audiolabs, mono blocks 2500 WPC
5 Zu Audio Soul MK 11 speakers!!Most of my recordings, sould great, but there are a lot. that has good bass, but a harsh, sound overall!!I put this down to The Zu Cartridge, or the PS phono stage??I have never consider, the use of a "sub", as i don't no, how this worrks??Can you friends, give me a "heads up" ??.1. New cartridge??, yore input??
2. Different phono stage(I like a strong balls in the Bass)?3. Subs? I have no experience, with these, where do I place these??
Many thanks, any input would be appreciate !!
Regards