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How do you spot an overplayed used lp without obvious scratches etc

I'm pretty good at spotting record defects and scratches that will or won't affect sound quality.
Even with a well done cleaning, you play what looks like a good album and it has simbilence, a rough thick surface noise etc.

how do you spot these from a gem pressing?, 
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normansizemore
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Ha!  My spell check missed spelled 'audiophiles'… I need to go back to drinking caffeinated coffee so that I can catch that type of thing before I post…

Sorry...
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audiotomb OP
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The 1980 Japanese Trick of the Tail is very nice


I track at 1.8 on my ZYX Universe

I considered a second arm with a less nuanced cartridge for heavier rocking stuff



normansizemore
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audiotomb, 

1.8 should it very good.  Honestly, try the conical stylus first.  I don't use it all the time, but it's so good sounding I really might soon.

Norman
raindance
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Worn records tend to have a whitish color to the surface towards the end. 
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