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Reducing Background Noise On Records

Hello.  I'm looking into ways of reducing background noise on LP recordings. Some of my records just have a lot of noise (most likely from how they were recorded). My system consists of a Yamaha DSP-1A integrated amp, Pro-Ject Debut Carbon turntable (acrylic platter equipped) with an Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge. My speakers consist of a pair of Wharfedale Rubiance RB-27's in the front and RB-23's in the rear with a Mirage FRX-S15 powered subwoofer.

I recently integrated a DVD 3BX-DS into my system to improve the impact and dynamic range of my records. Should this be sufficient or are there other devices (such as the KLH Burwen Research DNF 1201A Dynamic Noise Filter) that can better reduce the background noise of my records in question?  By the way, I do clean my records with a VPI HW16 record cleaning machine and rinse off the cleaning fluid twice with distilled water. I also use a Zerostat 3 to remove static before playing a record.

What do you think? 


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hifiman5
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@geoffkait   Perhaps that's why you're listening through a walkman now.  Puddles of molten vinyl!🔥
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Do you  know if your cartridge is properly mounted and aligned on your tonearm? Unless your vinyl is of poor quality to begin with, that is what I would suspect could account for the noise you're experiencing.
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The DBX dynamic range expander is exactly what it sounds like.  It increases the perception of dynamic range.  The 3BX does so with separate dynamic range controls for treble, midrange and bass.

Since you have an acrylic platter, you may want to try Herbie's Audio Lab's "grungebuster mat".  The "way excellent" is for aluminum platters.

Check your cartridge alignment.  I can attest, from personal experience, that it does make a HUGE difference in the quality of your sound and the tracking ability of your cartridge.  Try calling local audio establishments to see if they have "a guy of gal" who is an expert at set-up.
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@geoffkait  Glad you survived it!!  Look at how the "Hound's" experience (GoT) with fire as a young lad scarred him both literally and figuratively.  He is a mean dude now.😡

To your credit, you have maintained your sense of humor and share it with the rest of us routinely! 😃
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