I have acquired ~8,000 neglected records that I am sorting thru right now. Most of them are a mess; Dirt, mold, you name it. Step 1. Clean with VPI Cyclone using a 3 step process. Step 2. Use a HumminGuru for Ultrasonic clean and final rinse. Step 3. Back to the VPI for vacuum dry. Step 4. If necessary, Sugar Cube to listen. Even after all that only a small percentage are retained in my collection.
Bin dug noisy records. Does it diminish your enjoyment?
I have some original pressed (or at least very old) LPs bought used at Half price books, and record stores, and not at Collector prices, as such there is on some a bit of popping and noise, and one or two that were just trash.
So I ask, when you pick up a $5 ish record that plays with some well earned noise but is playable, does that take away from your enjoyment knowing it is and old war horse?
So I ask, when you pick up a $5 ish record that plays with some well earned noise but is playable, does that take away from your enjoyment knowing it is and old war horse?