The phono lead
When improperly or not secured to the plinth the phono lead will exert a tension on the suspension
keeping it from effectively filtering unwanted energy.
This energy will go past the suspension system and effect the stylus playing the record groove
causing confusion in the sound you hear. This will also smear the sound. Another problem is one of
feed back where the phono lead offers a direct link to the subchassis.
The hardware
The mounting hardware for the tone arm or the cartridge also bears an important responsibility
with regard to the sound quality. A muddly sound can often be related to this. Loosde mounting
screws increase vibration resulting in muddiness of the sound you hear.
The cartridge alignement
The final element in what if…section is often taken with a grain of salt. Being in the ball park is far
from sufficient: for this the calibration has to be dead in the middle of home plate. Minute
positionning of the cartridge away from the exact position in any direction bears a tremendously
detrimental impact of the sound quality…beware !
ALEXANDRIA MK III
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