Will an RCM make the Rice Krispies go away?


The two step RRL cleaning process and my Nitty Gritty make a big improvement in lowering record noise and enhancing clarity. However, there are some records that still have varying degrees of "snap, crackle and pop"! Is this residual dirt, a damaged record, a manufacturing defect? I'm thinking about investing in a Loricraft but am wondering if this instrument will cure the cereal syndrome.

A corresponding issue is the greater degree of noise on initial tracks. I notice the closer the record is to the end, the less noise. Does anyone else find this unusual?

As always, your insight is most appreciated.
rballdude

Showing 1 response by albertporter

If the LP is damaged, cleaning it will not make the noise go away. If the noise is due only to debris on the record, cleaning is a miracle in improving sound.

I have records that I purchased in the 1960's that are free of snap, crackle and pop but recently bought some off Ebay that sound more like the ice cream flavor "Rocky Road."

I have hundreds of LP's that are quiet as my CD's but when you buy used and the previous owner has trashed them, there's no fixing it.