The Pro-Ject Pergola - Questions, Answers, Advice & Chat

CrazyDiamond84 said:
Well you helped by saying tbe word Azimuth. Quick Google search and now see the little hex screw
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Cool! Just be careful though. It more important that the stylus is hitting the groove straight than that the headshell is completely level and of course make any adjustments while the arm is seated in its rest.
 
I leveled out the arm, and readjusted the cartridge. It sounds better, but still like the pictures above, the needle only hits down on the protracter on the inside, and hovers on the outside. Platter, table, and shelf is all level too. Tracking gauge tells me 2.0 on the outside, 1.97 on the inside
 
CrazyDiamond84 said:
I leveled out the arm, and readjusted the cartridge. It sounds better, but still like the pictures above, the needle only hits down on the protracter on the inside, and hovers on the outside. Platter, table, and shelf is all level too. Tracking gauge tells me 2.0 on the outside, 1.97 on the inside
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Got it..loosed the screw a bit on the little thing that supports the tonearm...don't think it was letting it go down all the way on the outside. Thanks for listening!
 
Please help...
I'm suffering from a really bad sibilance problem on several audiophile records...
  1. Dave Brubeck - Time Out (Analogue Productions)
  2. Cat Stevens - Tea for the Tillerman (Analogue Productions)
  3. Bill Evans & Jim Hall - Undercurrent (MoFi)
  4. Fleetwood Mac - Rumours 45 RPM (Pallas)

The above list is just to name a few to help describe the types of records that are giving me issues. There's a common theme with high pitched sounds, specifically piano-based stuff. It's a real shame because it seems to be most prominent on some of my most expensive and otherwise lauded records. I'm hoping there is something in my setup that stands out to others as a probable culprit. My cartridge is very new - purchased/installed in October with less than 100 hours on it.

Interestingly I have an old copy of Rumours 33RPM and played it just after the 45 and I don't hear the same sibilance issues on "Songbird" at 33RPM that I heard at 45RPM. The 33 copy is old and scratched, so it's got its own issues, but the sibilance doesn't seem to be there. Also, I just played Spotify through the same receiver and speakers and there's not sibilance on "Songbird" there at all. It sounds even better than the old press. So, I'm inclined to believe it's the cartridge or preamp (shrug).

It's really getting in the way of my enjoyment. Can you help me?
 
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Academy said:
Please help...
I'm suffering from a really bad sibilance problem on several audiophile records...
  1. Dave Brubeck - Time Out (Analogue Productions)
  2. Cat Stevens - Tea for the Tillerman (Analogue Productions)
  3. Bill Evans & Jim Hall - Undercurrent (MoFi)
  4. Fleetwood Mac - Rumours 45 RPM (Pallas)

The above list is just to name a few to help describe the types of records that are giving me issues. There's a common theme with high pitched sounds, specifically piano-based stuff. It's a real shame because it seems to be most prominent on some of my most expensive and otherwise launded records. I'm hoping there is something in my setup that stands out to others as a probable culprit. My cartridge is very new - purchased/installed in October with less than 100 hours on it.

Interestingly I have an old copy of Rumours 33RPM and played it just after the 45 and I don't hear the same sibilance issues on "Songbird" at 33RPM that I heard at 45RPM. The 33 copy is old and scratched, so it's got its own issues, but the sibilance doesn't seem to be there. Also, I just played Spotify through the same receiver and speakers and there's not sibilance on "Songbird" there at all. It sounds even better than the old press. So, I'm inclined to believe it's the cartridge or preamp (shrug).

It's really getting in the way of my enjoyment. Can you help me?
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With the Debut Carbon, you have multiple possibilities:

1. Make sure your tracking force is set at 1.8 grams.

2. Make sure your anti skate is set correctly. The loop should hang from the center notch.

3. Make sure your turntable is level.

4. Double check your alignment. 1mm off can cause problems. Align to Stevenson. Your arm has an 8.6” effective length which prohibits using other alignments.

5. Make sure your Azumuth is set correctly. This is on page 5 of your owner’s manual at the bottom of the page. The cartridge should sit evenly when viewed from the front. It shouldn’t tilt towards one side or the other. You can use a mirror or a CD/DVD to make this easier to see. Look at the reflection. Or you can use a small bubble level on top of the headshell.

I’m guessing the alignment and azimuth are both going to be off. But check all of the steps.
 
HiFi Guy said:
I love British terms. And Marmite sounds like some type of building supplies, like a brand name for mortar or something. It doesn’t sound like something edible, and certainly not on purpose. Am I right @Joe Mac ?
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Well it’s a yeast extract spread that’s made from a byproduct of brewing. Have it on toast. There is no middle ground on it, people are either addicts or despise the stuff. Hence the phrase lol.
 
I love my Debut Carbon especially with updates made to it. Sounds great!

Only thing is, the hinges seem to be crappin out on me...

Also, Updated info:

Table: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (White w/ Pro-Ject Acrylic Platter)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2m Blue
Receiver: Sherwood RX-4109
Speakers: ELAC Debut Reference
 
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