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Dbx 3bx pops

Hi People, i rarely ask in the forum, but this problem is driving me kinda crazy. I have a 3bx ds dynamic range expander that i use with my turntable and, only with certain albums and certain songs, it makes a poping sound. The "pop" sound always happens in the same part of a song, so it's not random, and it depends on how much expansion or impact restoration i have dialed. Could it be that the dbx is making my amp clip? (i have a cambridge axr 85 amp). The popping sound is so loud that it scares me everytime...but it only happens if im using the dbx. 

In this video you can clearly hear it after the part that says "New York times"

https://youtu.be/J4yzF13hhj8?si=OkFBBFKI5hbmjZgs

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islandmandan
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Why don't you  remove the DBX unit, and see how it sounds. I've recently got the best cartridge/tonearm lashup II've tried with this turntable, and I'm hearing the least surface noise, yet the cleanest LP sound I've ever had. It would never occur to me to use a DBX unit in my situation.

Turntable is a 50+ year old Garrard 401, arm is old as well, a Dynavector 501. Not a great deal of moey involved, just a great deal of DIY.

Hope you get it figured out, good luck,

Dan

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islandmandan
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These days, I'm getting maybe a mite more listening pleasure from my analog front end than from digital. Analog has a bit different sound than digital does, but I'm now 76 years old, so I guess I'm due, 'ya know?

Enjoy regards,

Dan

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