Channel frequency range not balanced


One channel coming from the turntable is `brighter` in sound than the other. The `highs` are clearer. I am using SME IV with standard phono cable, and vd Hul retipped Koetsu black. 
After many trials I have concluded that the problem lies somewhere between the RCA plugs and the stylus itself.
All sensible suggestions most appreciated!
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If you swap the channels at the cartridge, in the headshell, does the bright channel move to the other side? If so, it’s the cartridge.

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Thanks very much,yes I will swap the cartridge leads,if this points to the cartridge i will use fine shims to hear if azimuth adjustment is the solution.

Hi,
i believe that you did not have the same problem with your previous cartridge and retiping was performed accurately.
Do one step at a time, most probably cartridge is out of alignment on lateral axis, another cause would be different tube (not same construction) in phono preamp (if you are using a tubed unit).
Azimuth would be the last thing to check and only after everything else is properly set up.
Hi, well if anyone who kindly answered is still following, I performed another full channel swop from top to bottom, except that this time I swopped the cartridge channels as suggested here.
Without doubt it is my left speaker that is at fault. However an unexpected benefit came about when I replaced the cartridge wires in their correct order. Suddenly the soundstage `sharpened` up for lack of a better description. The stage became more focused, slightly narrower but more specific. 
Good old vinyl!
I have a pair of demo Monitor Audio SE200`s on hold for the near future, looking forward to that.
So, you are saying that the fault is with the left speaker. As in the tweeter output? I thought you’d ascertained in the original post it was between the RCA and stylus. i.e. arm/cartridge. And if the cartridge is playing better now, what did you do to fix it at that end? Dirty contacts, loose fitting? Something is not quite right.