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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
coldducktime
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I'm considering an upgrade to my GAS Thalia Mk I preamp, I never realized that a phono stage could have any effect on noise. I've played with cleaning my records but never noticed any significant improvement. 

Anybody have a recommendation for an affordable preamp with a more stable phono stage? I'm partial to vintage gear but would certainly consider new if it represents a good value. 
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soundermn
344 posts
 
What is the condition of your stylus?  I had a Blue Point #2 that was older, and probably well worn.  I noticed it picked up noise quite often.  I got a new cartridge, and it is much better.  Could your cartridge be worn?  Also check alignment.
kkonrad OP
6 posts
 
Thank you all for your help.
OK, I have built an ultrasonic record cleaning system, my cost $200 and just cleaned my first record. WOW nothing compares (as far as cleaning machines) to it. It cleaned 90% noise and pops. FINALLY quiet vinyl.
This is just amazing, a little time consuming process, but the results are just WOW!!!!!!

Now I can say it is possible to have awesome, quiet vinyl music!
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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