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SET Distortion at higher volumes?

If my SET amp is running out of power with my 96db speakers, does it create distortion that sounds like a record mistracking? I'm trying to track down an issue I'm having at anything over medium levels. I'm getting a high end distortion. Happens at high frequency or energy vocal and horn and piano passages.

dhcod

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@dhcod 

Is this the same issue that prompted your other thread regarding 20 watt or higher amplifier options?

Charles

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The problem was traced to the tonearm. The amplifier is not the culprit.

Charles

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@dhcod

Problem solved. Tonearm issue. Thanks, these responses directed me elsewhere.

I am happy that you sorted it out. As with other posters here I was skeptical about assuming it’s the SET amplifier at the heart of the issue. I use an 8 watt SET amplifier paired with 94 db (14 ohm) speakers. The sonic strengths of this are the purity, naturalness and ease. Yet at the same time very lively, engaging with good dynamic contrast.

Charles

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