First principles. Define the root cause of the problem. Are you hearing clicks and pops on all you records or only some? If only some, examine them carefully under bright light (I like sunlight). Are the noisy records damaged? If so, then +1 for a Sugar Cube. If they show no signs of damage, you might try cleaning them again. You mentioned that you have a Degritter. You might try using a different method of cleaning because ultrasonic cleaning is not effective against some contaminants. That is why many professional use a two or more step process such as a vacuum machine followed by an ultrasonic. Or at least you might try using a detergent solution first followed by a distilled water rinse. Next, are the noisy records all made by the same record label? That label may just be inherently noisy. If so, again model depenant +1 for Sugar Cube. Finally, I didn't look it up, but is your new stylus a Shibata? If so, you should be aware that these are very difficult to set up and are prone to pick up noise. Professional setup assistance may be your best solution.
Warm sounding phono cartridge
Hello all. I recently upgraded the phono cartridge on my Marantz TT15S1 from the Clearaudio cartridge that came with the table to a Hana Umami Blue. I'm overall happy with the purchase. However, while the Hana has made my well cared for and well recorded LP's sound excellent many of my albums now sound thin to me and noisy. Clicks and pops have been exacerbated to the point that I do not want to play some records even after a run through my Degritter ultrasonic.
I'm looking for a phono cartridge MM, MC or MI in the $1,000 range or less that is warm sounding and less revealing than the Hana. Any thoughts?
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