Zenith Console combo

[ctc17]

my ctc17 combo lost stereo separation too. I use the tape input for the cable box.

I figured it was a burnt or failed ground somewhere but you bring up a good point.

O, btw... on both my zenith combos with the same tuner, the bass is mono and the high end is stereo.
I never questioned it because thats the way systems with subwoofers are setup. There should be little to no stereo information in the bass and it makes sense to have it monoed out.