Well, I received my sixteen records back from "Perfect Vinyl Forever" and overall I am happy with the results.I requested the 3.2 cleaning process, plus flattening for two records. The records were returned in about twelve days in new sleeves and each sleeve had a sticker that stated the cleaning process used (and flattening) and the date.So far, I have listened to half of the records, before I go out of town.
I was "blown away" by the sonic improvements...greatly increased dynamics, clearer vocals, larger soundstage and (overall) how quiet (between notes) the records sounded. I have never heard records with that degree of "quiet"! I kept thinking that I was listening to master tapes. Some caveats though are that I still was able to hear some occasional ticks, but greatly attenuated. Also, I realized that there was likely some groove damage (from the pressing?) that no amount of cleaning will correct.
The records that were flattened are quite flat!
I am looking forward listening to the remaining records when I return from my trip!
"For the record" ; ), my TT is an Acoustic Signature Hurricane, with a Kuzma 4point9 tonearm and a Hana Umami Red cartridge.
Unfortunately, this thread seems to have gone off the rails with many "responses" that have absolutely nothing to do with @jw944ts original question.