Starting a Classical Vinyl Music Collection

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I tried the Hummingguru  with the same problem.  Same static and pops.

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I tried unopened classical and there a slight static

I should mention that I tried playing some old classical lps and there were a ton of static and pops. Then when i played a new pristine Hemisphere disc it also started to have pops and static. Brought it to a local record store and bought a stylic cleaner. He also cleaned the disc with a cloth and cleaner and now it's 97% better.

I will say that it's unlikely that I'll play dirty old records in the future.

Hey, 

Thanks fred!  

A question: Should I clean the stylus every time I spin a record?

Or how often?

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Thanks again guys!

Or as needed?

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Nice!

Thanks kenny!

simonmoon, 

Good point.  I'm assuming that a combination of both would be the best way to go.

From my experience I think that BACH is my favorite.

Thanks ghdprentice.

Which record cleaning machine do you recommend?

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I've actually have a ton of old classical vinyl, but the're pretty beaten up. Lots of static and pops.

I've got a local HI FI shop and they have a klaudio record cleaner.

They charge $4.00 a disc.

Going to give it a try.

Anyone familiar with the Klaudio?

Thanks max and hsounds...

I'm using an Ortofon 2m blue cartridge...Will the bronze make a major difference?

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Thanks guys!

My system currently consists of a pair of B&W 630's, an old Denon 50 watt reciever (DRA-550) from the mid 80's,  and a Marantz 5004 cd player.  And a technics 1500c Turntable.

I honestly don't know much about classical music. I will say however that Bach is my favorite composer.

Youtube vs. Spotify?

Brought 6 Classical and Sinatra Vinyl discs to the HI FI shop.

They used Klaudio cleaning machine

Cost me $24 no big deal, but there was almost no difference in sound quality.

Same static and pops.

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I think the next step is buying new.

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I used the Ultra Sonic $6,499.99 Klaudio Cleaner with poor results.

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Thanks guys!

You've all been very helpful.

I'd like some new vinyl recommendations if possible.

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You guys Rule!

Please continue with specific recommendations.

TIA

No difference.
 

Can playing dirty LP's cause damage the stylus?

I'm thinking yes.

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I tried the Spinclean the Humminguru and the $6,499.99 Klaudio Cleaner  all with zero results.  No improvement.