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Reducing Background Noise On Records

Hello.  I'm looking into ways of reducing background noise on LP recordings. Some of my records just have a lot of noise (most likely from how they were recorded). My system consists of a Yamaha DSP-1A integrated amp, Pro-Ject Debut Carbon turntable (acrylic platter equipped) with an Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge. My speakers consist of a pair of Wharfedale Rubiance RB-27's in the front and RB-23's in the rear with a Mirage FRX-S15 powered subwoofer.

I recently integrated a DVD 3BX-DS into my system to improve the impact and dynamic range of my records. Should this be sufficient or are there other devices (such as the KLH Burwen Research DNF 1201A Dynamic Noise Filter) that can better reduce the background noise of my records in question?  By the way, I do clean my records with a VPI HW16 record cleaning machine and rinse off the cleaning fluid twice with distilled water. I also use a Zerostat 3 to remove static before playing a record.

What do you think? 


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I couldn’t take all the steam. It was like a steam room in there.  I couldn’t see my hand in front of my face. It was horrible.
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@geoffkait  Glad you survived it!!  Look at how the "Hound's" experience (GoT) with fire as a young lad scarred him both literally and figuratively.  He is a mean dude now.😡

To your credit, you have maintained your sense of humor and share it with the rest of us routinely! 😃
bondmanp
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@geoffkait - Okay, you've made your point.  For the record, I included links both critical and supportive or playingwet LPs.  I choose not to go the wet route.  YMMV, as they say.
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Faint heart ne’er won fair maiden. 🤠
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Assuming the cartridge is properly setup (if not get this fixed before anything else), culprits should be a dirty album which is solved by something like the Record Doctor V or similar, hum from your interconnects or dirty power which is harder to fix. I have dirty power and a good power conditioner helps but improving the ground at the circuit breaker and better wiring can be a big help. This could be pricey however.
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