Getting rid of the crackles when playing new Vinyl

[Dr. Steve Brule]

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works pretty good for me.

 

I also recommend immediately discarding the cheapo paper sleeves with the hole in the center and getting either the ones lined with plastic or the fancy static free ones.

[Analogman]

I use rubbing alcohol to clean records.

[willywoody]

I use rubbing alcohol to clean records.

 

from what i've read i wouldn't use glass cleaner or 100% alcohol either. maybe 10% alcohol in deionized water. there are lots of "recipes" on the internet.

 

and the turntable that has a usb connection still has a needle. in fact all turntables except the laser turntable have needles, or styli if you prefer.

 

and here's the price list on the laser turntable:

 

 

Model Speed (rpm) Disc Size (inches) Price

LT-1LRC 33, 45 7", 10", 12" US $15,000

LT-1XRC 33, 45, 78 7", 10", 12" $17,000

LT-2XRC 33, 45, 78 7", 8", 9", 10", 11", 12" $19,000

Declicker Noise Reduction in Real Time

$2,800

HW-16.5 Record Vacuum Cleaner $500

[jimmyjimmy]

I have a copy of Tom Waits Mule Variations I bought used, with no visible problems that sounds like a 78 bought in a junk shop.

LouieB

Huh.

One of my nephews just bought me this new and I was recently marveling at how good it sounded straight from the wrapping.

 

Inconsistencies in the production process I suppose.

[Wilco LP #7]

Yeah, treading the same ground as before here, but the crackle is a very small price to pay for the organic sound of vinyl. You'll have to get used to it.

[Sid Hartha]

I keep my records clean, but when I buy used vinyl I'll clean off the old gunk with a solution of ammonia and distilled water with a clean towel. Nasty business, but it gets the job done.

 

I'm saving up my money for this:

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NGRD3

I have it on good authority that this is the answer to all prayers.

[LouieB]

Huh.

One of my nephews just bought me this new and I was recently marveling at how good it sounded straight from the wrapping.

 

Inconsistencies in the production process I suppose.

In this case I assume the previous owner abused it somehow that wasn't obvious.

 

 

Yeah, treading the same ground as before here, but the crackle is a very small price to pay for the organic sound of vinyl. You'll have to get used to it.

Exactly.

 

LouieB

[Darkhorse]

sit down, relax and listen to the golden sounds of your turntable play...

[Maddie Hope]

"The turntable sizzles, Casting the spells"........

[Sid Hartha]

Well, I ran into some extra cash and got one of these:

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NGRD3

 

All I can say is that you don't have to live with the crackles. I've tried a dozen or so records so far and I was shocked - beyond my already high expectations - at what this thing can do. Brand new records, that I was sure had noise due to manufacturing defects, are dead silent after one cleaning.

 

Granted, this isn't for everybody (at $200, it's a bit steep for me) - but if you own and buy a lot of vinyl, this thing is like a miracle.

[LouieB]

I'll ask for this for Chanukah!!

 

LouieB

[NightOfJoy]

Man, I havent cleaned an album of mine with a brush in years................never have I used that vinyl cleaner stuff...............and I must say, they still sound great. I have albums that I bought almost 30 years ago that are in almost mint condition. Some simple rules-Use the turntable cover (and keep it down when not in use), clean the stylus and dont leave the record laying around. Its a rare day when I get a skip. Sometimes there is some snap, crackle and pop but it doesnt really detract from the listening experience.

[LouieB]

I agree. I also have some cleaner stuff that does remove alot of the surface noise (and doesn't cost over $200), but frankly most of the time it doesn't matter.

 

LouieB