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Issue with Phono Playback.

I'll be the first to admit that I'm a complete newbie to the world of high quality audio equipment. I've started my quite humble collection with a project debut 3, vintage sony receiver, and grado RS2's. Now that I've prostrated myself to the audiophile gods that frequent this forum I'll get to my issue.

First issue is that with the volume at a moderate level without the needle touching the record I can hear a bit of snow through the headphones.

Second, on certain vocals when the singer hits a high note I can hear what sounds like a "plosive". Sort of the sound that the player makes when the needle is lingering in the middle of the record.

Where in my set up could these problems be?

Thanks in advance for your time and consideration. Please be gentle.
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stiltskin
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A couple of years ago my 14 year old niece showed a strong interest in vinyl play back.

I donated 1962 vintage Fisher 400 receiver with head phone jack and built in phono stage.
This old receiver is what I used through out most of the 1970's, 1971 to 1979 to be exact.

Her father picked up a used Rega P3 and had a new Ortofon cartridge mounted, a pair of vintage Dynaco A40 speakers were purchased there after.

Over all the sound is surprisingly good for very little money.

A large used record store is not far away from them and everyone is happy.

Have someone set up your table if you are not comfortable doing it yourself.

I think you probably would be happier with a differant brand of electronics other then the Sony.
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