Ghd (I wish I knew your name), It wasn't just "quiet" record surfaces that caused this circumstance, but interaction between the Dynavector 501 arm and the V-15 Type V cartridge. I was told (after purchasing the cartridge) the Dynavector 501 arm should be a great match for the cartridge.
Back many years ago now, I had a V-15 Type IV cartridge in my then turntable/arm (I think it was a Sony turntable with some fancy Sony arm, can't remember what it was), it sounded okay, but not like this.
Every LP I play these days is a revelation in how quiet it plays. To whit, I played "The Blues and the Abstract Truth", which I thought had plenty of use-generated surface noise, only to find it plays now very quietly (much more so than in the recent past).
I will treasure these days of beautiful sounding quiet vinyl for as long as I last. At 76, having haad a stroke two years ago, this experience with quiet vinyl is someting I will appreciate greatly. I didn't know it could be done with the equipment I aleady had, so that's better yet. I've spent no more than around $600 for the cartridge and SPH bearing, and wondering why I didn't do this years ago. Even once in a while, some of us dum-dums get it right!
My very best regards,
Dan
