Has this ever happened to you (record noise) *

[taters]

You buy a new sealed record and it sounds very quiet. Aftrt 3 plays you start hearing pops and tics. You then clean the record and there is still some noise on the record. After 2 more plays the pops and tics disappear.

[zappa]

all the time. gremlins.

[LesPaul666]

What TT setup are you using?

[taters]

What TT setup are you using?

VPI Aries Jmw-10 Benz L-2

[timo]

Happens all the time with new vinyl - even on both my mc and mm tt's, which is why I'm kinda snakebit right now with any new vinyl. I've Premiered, scrubbed, washed, re-Premiered, scrubbed, washed and still had noisy vinyl right out of the cellaphane. Not all vinyl was created equal. Its what seperates us from cders.

[stereoptic]

Do you use a Zerostat or other static reducer? You may need some humidity in the room?

[timo]

I have used the gun before and I live in D.C., I have humidity to spare.

[Ski Bum]

1. Static
2. Changes in quality of AC (poor quality AC exaggerates surface noise/distorts highs)
3. Vinyl deburring
4. Evil spirits

[timo]

I'll take Evil Spirits for $500

[HiFi Guy 008]

This sounds anal, but I have better luck if I clean new vinyl with a vacuum record cleaning machine - even before the first play. There's debris in the mint vinyl that will get pounded into the grooves by the stylus.

The stylus too will contribute to the noise - so I clean it before each side with Lyra SPT - I was shocked at the reduction in noise.

I believe the comment about A/C electricity noise as well - esp. in cities.

Your case sounds like a combination of all three issues. Any appliances running while you hear more surface noise? Tried unplugged the fridge, fan or air conditioner?

[Gregory Earl]

Perhaps your needle has deburred the record.

[MikeP5877]

Can someone define "deburring"? I always thought it was what I did when my dog had too many burrs on her...

[taters]

This sounds anal, but I have better luck if I clean new vinyl with a vacuum record cleaning machine - even before the first play. There's debris in the mint vinyl that will get pounded into the grooves by the stylus.

The stylus too will contribute to the noise - so I clean it before each side with Lyra SPT - I was shocked at the reduction in noise.

I believe the comment about A/C electricity noise as well - esp. in cities.

Your case sounds like a combination of all three issues. Any appliances running while you hear more surface noise? Tried unplugged the fridge, fan or air conditioner?

That's not the case. I'm running 3 dedicated lines.

[Vidiot]

Don't overlook the possibility of static electricity. This is a major problem in humid areas. When I used to live in Florida, I heard "phantom" ticks & pops all the time while playing LPs, and I'd go back, re-play the same section of the record, and it'd be fine.

Get a Zerostat anti-static gun, use it after you clean the record (and right before you play it), and see if that helps.

[MikeP5877]

Can someone define "deburring"?

Anyone?

[Tullman]

Don't overlook the possibility of static electricity. This is a major problem in humid areas. When I used to live in Florida, I heard "phantom" ticks & pops all the time while playing LPs, and I'd go back, re-play the same section of the record, and it'd be fine.

Get a Zerostat anti-static gun, use it after you clean the record (and right before you play it), and see if that helps.

If you want to save some money get iconoclast by Mapleshade. I have one and it really does reduce noise on my vinyl.

[taters]

If you want to save some money get iconoclast by Mapleshade. I have one and it really does reduce noise on my vinyl.

I've never heard of it! What is it?

[Rolf Erickson]

Anyone?

I have not heard this term before regarding LP's... But.. in metal fabrication, such as a machine turned tube, a worker will take off the sharp edges or excess material not needed called "Burrs" from the raw unfinished part with a tool like a sharp edged tapered shaft inserted into a hole just made, to remove excess material and to "Clean-up" the work. I assume this relates to groves in the vinyl having some kind of sharp edges or superflous material which is "Deburred" by the action of the stylus playing the LP. Is this correct? Just guessing. Rolf.

[Gregory Earl]

I assume this relates to groves in the vinyl having some kind of sharp edges or superflous material which is "Deburred" by the action of the stylus playing the LP. Is this correct? Just guessing. Rolf.

Correct.

[johnborzatti]

There are so called 'Burrs' that are foreign dots that stick to the record surface. They usually result in a medium to sharp pop or two. %80 of the ones I hear come off with a sharp wooden toothpick. This is probably why I am having vision trouble close up! Sometimes the stylus will push it off (deburring), sometimes you have to manually remove the burr. Some of them won't come off and are melded into the surface. It's a pain but when you replay the passage and hear that the pop is gone, it feels good ! !