IMHO, there are 5 areas of attention to get the most out of an analog setup:
1. Physical Setup (table geometry, equipment isolation, speaker placement, etc.)
2. Room Acoustics
3. Source cleanliness
4. Equipment
5. Power (as in, from the wall) Considerations
...maybe even in that order...maybe. I thought I had tackled #3 - I had started the w/ Disc Doctor process, then moved to MoFi Enzyme+ w/ DIY vacuum. I recently bought the Klaudio Ultrasonic Record Cleaner. Wow. The biggest single "upgrade" I've ever done.
No, 4 of the 5 aren't sexy. But if you're looking to upgrade your experience, all must be considered.
1. Physical Setup (table geometry, equipment isolation, speaker placement, etc.)
2. Room Acoustics
3. Source cleanliness
4. Equipment
5. Power (as in, from the wall) Considerations
...maybe even in that order...maybe. I thought I had tackled #3 - I had started the w/ Disc Doctor process, then moved to MoFi Enzyme+ w/ DIY vacuum. I recently bought the Klaudio Ultrasonic Record Cleaner. Wow. The biggest single "upgrade" I've ever done.
No, 4 of the 5 aren't sexy. But if you're looking to upgrade your experience, all must be considered.