Had similar problem a couple of months ago. Certain it was preamp - turns out it was a faulty connection on the rca i/c’s. Before spending a lot of time on other possible sources for the problem, swap out I/c’s and see if the i/c or the i/c connection is the issue. 5 minutes. Good luck.
The process of elimination
Rekkid freaks-
I'm trying to isolate a futzy,crackly right channel when playing my beloved albums.
If I move the right channel connection(going to the phono pre) FROM the table to the left, the problem now,is in the left speaker. Conversely, connecting the right into the left, music crystal clear.
Is that enough to determine the cartridge is suspect? OR, am I completely off base and I haven't really done enough to make a call?
I unfortunately don't have a spare cart to confirm my suspicion.
Aging VPI CLASSIC/Kiseki Blue-Fosgate tube phone-PL HP tube integrated= reasonbly convincing stuff that's been reliable.
I could listen to mono records, but I don't have enough cool albums to get thru the long weekend!
I'm trying to isolate a futzy,crackly right channel when playing my beloved albums.
If I move the right channel connection(going to the phono pre) FROM the table to the left, the problem now,is in the left speaker. Conversely, connecting the right into the left, music crystal clear.
Is that enough to determine the cartridge is suspect? OR, am I completely off base and I haven't really done enough to make a call?
I unfortunately don't have a spare cart to confirm my suspicion.
Aging VPI CLASSIC/Kiseki Blue-Fosgate tube phone-PL HP tube integrated= reasonbly convincing stuff that's been reliable.
I could listen to mono records, but I don't have enough cool albums to get thru the long weekend!