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Paul Gold · 7th February 2010

The Ortofon DJ carts distort easily. All the problems you describe have to do with the cartridge and setup of the turntable. Just play around with a bunch of stuff until you are happy. For tonearm weight start with the manufacturers recommendation.

7th February 2010	#2
Paul Gold Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 1,009 Verified Member	The Ortofon DJ carts distort easily. All the problems you describe have to do with the cartridge and setup of the turntable. Just play around with a bunch of stuff until you are happy. For tonearm weight start with the manufacturers recommendation. __________________ Paul Gold www.saltmastering.com Greenpoint's No. 1 online purveyor of poo on a boot