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Is it possible to have a quiet vinyl records

Hi, I am new to vinyl. I own VPI prime and ortofon quintet black cartridge. For the record cleaning I use record doctor V, brushes and proper sleeves. As much as I am impressed with the sound quality, I am also very disappointed that many records sound bad with very laud background noise. I read some reviews which point out that some turn tables with some cartridges are super quiet, but does it only happen with the best pressed records and most others will still make lots of pops and background noise. It there a a good method to truly enjoy quiet vinyl music or its something I have to get used to. Thank you.
kkonrad

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mdelrossi1
79 posts
 
@kkonrad

I just upgraded from a HW-19 mk3 to a prime. Running a Ortofon 2m bronze, and a Denon dl160.
Lehmann blackcube se2.

What struck me was how little record noise I got.
I clean my records with a VPI16.5 wet vac.
Always carbon fiber brush before playing.

I also got a a “dustbug”, that also helped with dust and static.

Having the cart cart and arm setup properly helps as well.

Good luck
mdr

mdelrossi1
79 posts
 
@kkonrad, 
Can you post your ultra sonic cleaner and parts list.

Thanks
mdr
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