Snap, crackle, pop

See member "atmasphere" explanation. The cleaning rarely solve pops. All I can say is I have about 3000 vinyl records of which 50% are used. Almost no pops and no RCM anymore. Just brush. If real dirty which none are I would wash by hand. Never heard the idea of sharp edges don't mean to be rude but thought was pretty funny.

First did not say record cleaning not a worth while act. What I said is it is not the cause of the snap crackle and pop the author of this post has implied or questioned. What I said was that I have had several RCM's including the loricraft prc 3. I do take vinyl very seriously. Just after years of experimenting and taking quite good care of my vinyl I have found other ways of cleaning and keeping my vinyl clean. If an RCM works for you the best, all the better. I am always looking for a better RCM or better ways of cleaning my vinyl. But, I believe, that cleaning is Just not the issue or cause in this discussion! That was my ONLY point!

Here's a solution, send me a couple of these albums that you say "snap crackle and pop" and I will play and record them for sound and video on my TT set up. Obviously they are no good to you so what's your risk but I will then send them back once recorded. Don't send any with serious or obvious defects. Are you Game?