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LP Cleaning Question

I am fairly new to the analog game, but am enjoying every minute of it. I have a VPI Aries TT, Shelter 901 cartridge and a VPI 16.5 record cleaner. My problem is record cleaning. For example, I purchased a brand new re-issue of Coltrane "Live at Birdland". It sounded great right away but over time (10 plays), it began to crackle and pop a little. I put it on the cleaning machine, squirted some VPI cleaning fluid on the record, brushed the record, and then vacuumed it dry. The record looked great, but still crackle and pops during playback.

My question is, am I doing something wrong in my cleaning procedure? I have not cleaned/treated the stylus at all. Could this be the source of the noise?

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Bob
bobkirs
bobkirs OP
10 posts
 
Thank's everyone for your responses. After long debate, I think I will try the Disc Doctor stuff and try to eliminate the static electricity. If this proves ineffective, I will be trying the gasoline/acid method.

Happy Listening.

Bob
goliverjr
102 posts
 
Sean-The chemical.It took the paint I spilled off the rug.
bob_bundus
1,834 posts
 
Sean aren't you using that heavy duty wire brush anymore? Be sure to follow with liberal use of coarse grit sandpaper for a truly "transparent" surface!
sean
6,231 posts
 
You guys are TOO much and probably thought i was joking.... : ) Sean
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bob_bundus
1,834 posts
 
of "coarse" you weren't:-)
but if you do get too carried away you can always send the record back to the manufacturer for regrooving - ynuk nyuk
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