Dbx 3bx pops

I assume it happens when you turn "up" the DBX and not down?  If so, it's adding something that's overloading or causing a ground/static discharge.  Those DBX units are notorious for noise and "pumping and breathing".   I was a DBX dealer for awhile.  Sorry, but never a fan.

I still think it might be a cap that's leaking and can't hold a charge...

Why don't you  remove the DBX unit, and see how it sounds. I've recently got the best cartridge/tonearm lashup II've tried with this turntable, and I'm hearing the least surface noise, yet the cleanest LP sound I've ever had. It would never occur to me to use a DBX unit in my situation.

Turntable is a 50+ year old Garrard 401, arm is old as well, a Dynavector 501. Not a great deal of moey involved, just a great deal of DIY.

Hope you get it figured out, good luck,

Dan

Exactly, when i turn up the expansion level, the "popping" starts. In some cases, like in this album, i cant turn the knob even a millimiter without popping, so i assume its related with the frequencies of the song. I will check again if all the caps are ok just in case, but this problem im having its in fact really weird.

Hi islandmandan, how are you doing? I know this is kinda taboo to say in the audiophile world, but i really like the effect that dbx provides. It makes the music more "spacious". Although, it is true that without the dbx in the chain, my system doesnt have any problems hahaha.

These days, I'm getting maybe a mite more listening pleasure from my analog front end than from digital. Analog has a bit different sound than digital does, but I'm now 76 years old, so I guess I'm due, 'ya know?

Enjoy regards,

Dan