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Surface noise

I seem to have noticeable "noise" in between tracks on vinyl, especially at louder volumes. Should I try adjusting VTF? The system is a Luxman PD-441 turntable, Denon DA-307 arm, Grado Gold cartridge. Everything is pretty well isolated from vibration on a sand filled stand which is on floor spikes and the Luxman is sitting on vibrapods. VTF is probably near 2 grams right now. Thanks for advice.
bdunne
bdunne OP
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I used that device that was included in the Hi-Fi news set up record. That was to double check what I had originally used, which was some download that I printed out several years ago. Wonder if my stylus is wearing down. Would that make for more noise in between tracks? I used the Shure gauge for the VTF.
sgunther
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Do you have surface noise on all you LP's of just some?
bdunne OP
60 posts
 
All. Just between songs, not during the song.
manitunc
795 posts
 
I dont hear any surface noise at all on any of my turntables on new 180g albums, so I suspect something is going on with your cartridge. How old is it. do you have another to try?
bdunne OP
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Well, it's at least 4 or 5 years old. I wish I could take a stab at how many hours, but I'm afraid I wouldn't be close. Maybe 1,000 hours tops? I do have another older Grado to try and I will this weekend when I get home. Just to describe the sound I hear, it is kind of a hollow sound, not scratchy, and only in between song tracks at higher volumes. Maybe I'm making too much out of this?
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