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Hello all, I purchased a cheap system on the internet to digitize my LP collection, a Gli-Pro Model #BD-1600, with an Audio-Technica cartridge.
The problem I've noticed is that with most LPs I get distortion when a singer's lyrics hit S's or when the drumers cymbles are hit or high notes from flutes.
Is this a limitation of the cartridge?
I'm thinking of upgrading to the Shure M97xE. Would this be a good upgrade for my system?
Any feed back would help.
TIA 
It's not the limitation of your turntable. But it is the limitations of something else you are using like maybe a phono preamp, software, and so forth. Are you getting this distortion just playing LPs alone through your stereo system or is it a product of converting to digital? BTW, you're not using a cheap turntable for your type of project. You would have been just as better served using a cheap Audio-Technica AT-PL50 or its rebadged TEAC P-A688. Also, Radio Shack sells the same turntable under its own badge. Don't laugh. This cheapo gets the job done.
Recheck the cartridge alignment and tonearm set up.
http://www.audiophilia.com/features/cartridge_setup.htm
Thanks Lamont,
I listened to an LP directly from the mixer that had distortion after pop & click removal. It was clear. I checked the settings in my de-popper software and found one set to high that was causing the problem.
Thanks for the hint. 
Sanford & Son are here to serve. BTW, you have a good turntable. No need to upgrade to a Shure.
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