Rega RP1 VS Pro-Ject NEW to the forum

[JohnMichael]

What about this ? Denon PMA-710AE . Has anyone heard reviews or has this specific integrated amp ?

Will this be ok if i decide late to upgrade my speakers ?

It has a phono preamp and a pre out so it would work with your current set-up. Later it could power larger unamplified speakers.

Denon DCD-710AE review from the experts at whathifi.com

[AudiophileNewbie]

Hello again guys .

I just installed the RP1 with the Denon 710AE and connected my Beyers Dt880

I must say that i run into some problems and here comes your precious knowledge .

I have to list what i experienced and maybe you can answer shortly what i have done wrong.

I must clarify that i have a SECOND hand RP1 perfromance pack ( previous owner only used it a few times ) in case that will help.

and FIRST of ALL excuse me for stupid questions/or the non expert vocabulary i use below

1) When i put the vinyl on the platter and i am picking up the tone arm to put it on the side of the vinyl and push the metal thing down so the cartridge can touch the vinyl , the tone arm doesnt actually stay stable but leans continuously to the right (the cartridge acctually misses the vinyl and comes outside of the platter) of the vinyl ? Is this normal ? what have i done wrong ?

2) Although in the instructions Rega tells that the TT does not need a signal grounding (the tonearm cable doesnt have a grounding cable) when i put my headphones and turn on the Denon i keep hearing a continuous buzzing noise ,with a clicking noise every 2 seconds ,and when i touch the tone arm with my hand the buzzing noise and the clicking noise gets louder. Whats wrong with that . Is it indeed the grounding problem or anything else? How should i fix it if the tonearm cable doesnt include a grounding cable, sould i buy a new one ?

3) When i have turned on the Denon and pick up the tone arm and move it in the air , i keep hearing hissing/crackling noise . Is this normal ? I mean i havent even put it on the vinyl and keep hearing that distinct noise in my headphones . Is it because i purchased a second hand RP1 and the cartrige (performance pack so it has a Rega Bias 2 cartridge ) is somehow broken or has picked up dust or another reason ?

4)I put on some Beatles (which i bought as a test the TT) second hand 12 $ and it was not in such a good state ( but no scratches , just dust) . I put it on and i must say that i didnt enjoy at all the sound coming in from my Beyers. Lots of hiss/crackle noise and i actually observed the cartridge gather some dust/little fibers on the needle. And i must say that the noise wasnt so good compared with my FLAC MFSL Beatles box set (downloaded) sound. I know these two cannot compare actually because you would say that i should buy the MFSL box set and compare it with my FLAC files but how can i reduce the hiss/crackle noise coming in from my vinyl ( or cartridge , my 3d point above) . ( probably stupid question but any insight would be grately appreciated )

5th) I put on my brand new never before touched limited edition LP of Elektra Records compilation and i must say that i was astonished by the sound. Really really great sound BUT the hiss/crackle when the song ended could be heard. So 2nd stupid question , can this be eliminated or is this totally normal ? Is it again my cartridge fault ?

Thats all for now and i hope to hear from you soon . Thank you very much in advance and sorry for the vocabulary i use and and possibly silly questions

[dean_martin]

1) first problem you mention sounds like an anti-skate problem. Experiment with your tonearm anti-skate adjustment. The paperwork that came with the turntable should tell you how to adjust it. Anti-skate is self-explanatory. It's the force that keeps the tonearm from taking off toward the label on the record. If the tonearm goes away from the record as you describe then too much anti-skate force is being applied.

That's it from me tonight. It's been a long week.

[AudiophileNewbie]

thanks for the answer. Well the instructions that told me to set it how i have it now , caused the problem . With the instructions the tone arm tracks to the right . If i set the bias one click down (1 ) it stops tracking to right or left . So i think problem 1 is solved . So the instructions were misleading . .


A 6th prblem and a final one )

Between songs i can hear the start of the new song in a very low level and then after 2-3 seconds i can hear the actual song . What the hell is this again ? Is this normal?

If i dont fix my 5 problems (from 6 ) i cant get the satisfaction i want from my RP1

Please if you have the time let me know.

[blackraven]

I would consider taking the TT and all the gear except the speakers into an Audio shop and let them check it out and adjust the TT properly. Also, did you buy the TT used?

[AudiophileNewbie]

hello and thanks , this option is the worst cse scenario/last option for me unfortunately.

Yes the TT is used but the seller only used it very few times. ( and i have reasons to believe him )

[AudiophileNewbie]

about the problem 2 , i am still hear a continuous buzz when i have the TT connected to the Denon , when i play my records i cannot hear it but its pretty frustrating. I assume that this is due to non grounding it and the cable that come with the Rega doesnt have a rounding cable.

I already wanted to purchase a new/good tonearm cable because you suggested it will have a difference in the sound quality , but i see that all tone arms are pretty expensive ( hell there is one cable for 2000-2500$ lol ) . so any good suggestions above the 60$ budget ?

I am also concerned about problem 3 . does it happen to you ? Moving the tonearm in the air and hearing some crackles and hisses ?