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It's strange that I don't notice any distortion even after applying max normalisation after equalisation.

It's almost as if there's a "blind spot" I'm not seeing above the displayed flat peaks... that has the full waveform in all its beauty and that actually it isn't clipped.

Thanks Doug,

So on a file that recorded with flat spots at +0.6 and -0.6, I was then unable to get any peaks above or below those figures by touching the stylus. It flattens at exactly the same 0.6 level

This shows the back of the marantz PM6005

http://www.weybridge-audio.co.uk/marant ... ifier.html

Hi Koz.

I have a Rega RP1 plugged into my Marantz PM6005.

Then from "Recorder audio out" on the Marantz.... to the UCA 202.

No, the headphone volume doesn't go up or down in line with the Marantz master volume.

No other connections.

...even with level very low I missed that the 1st time... What are your peak levels? Are all of these flat-peaks at the same level? If it's clipping everything will be clipped at the same level. If you run the Amplify effect it will default to the gain required to hit 0dB. i.e. if Amplify defaults ...

Is it possible with your Marantz to reduce the signal?

Hi Doug,

How would I go about doing that?
You're right in what you say, although I can't hear distortion... it is bothering me!
I used to get no flat spots when I used my £40 Ion T/T

So I have got hold of a UCA 202 and having some success. Although the original recording still shows "clipping" and flat spots even with level very low, I find that applying the equalisation and then amplifying I am getting nice peaks again and no flat spots. Would that make sense, or is the track f...

Thanks for the further clarification Doug, just what I needed.
I will get the Behringer UCA 202 asap
Cheers!

Thanks so much Koz.
I'd seen that UCA 202 so I'll invest in one of those.
I really appreciate your help and the image showing the set-up, as I'll need the twin RCA to RCA cable too.
Best regards,
Andrew

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