One Pop Too Many


I am curious what criteria people use on deciding if they should return a vinyl purchase?

I figure if it is off center or warped, that is a definite return, but what about clicks and pops?

What process do people use to figure out if a click or pop is just dust, dirt, etc, or if it is a vinyl defect? Also, at what point do people think it should be returned or exchanged? Is a small, low noise pop here or there acceptable on a new unopened vinyl? At what point is it no longer acceptable?

Any input along these lines, of new vinyl and reasons to return a purchase, are welcome.

Thanks.
jkalman

Showing 1 response by sbank

Most clicks & pops on new LPs are a function of not having really clean LPs. A vacuum cleaning machine and a good regimen using top fluids like Walker or Audio Intelligent are essential to removing clicks and pops.

Most returns I've made are visible scratches or poorly finished edges, but I've been lucky and had only a couple of bad ones. Cheers,
Spencer