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New LP's require two deep cleanings from my experience. Other than the first cleaning a second cleaning is needed following 3-5 plays.
Not certain why this is (perhaps material lathed off by the stylus) but they can sound much better following the second cleaning.
I've had this happen with used LP's as well (discovered this when giving noisy ones a second cleaning/chance), but this has not occuredd too often as usually the second cleaning does little/no good.
I have read about annoying/persistant surface noise from others, but have rarely experienced this myself with well cleaned LP's of decent/good condition. I also own mainly older LP's (not newly manufactured ones).
Other than basic setup perhaps the cartridges and/or phono preamps have a role in this? I have used quite a few (different) phono preamps, but not that many different cartridges over a 30 year period.
I also assume that you are using clean/fresh liners once the LP's have been cleaned. This is pretty much a must though not expensive if you don't mind plastic sleeves.
New LP's require two deep cleanings from my experience. Other than the first cleaning a second cleaning is needed following 3-5 plays.
Not certain why this is (perhaps material lathed off by the stylus) but they can sound much better following the second cleaning.
I've had this happen with used LP's as well (discovered this when giving noisy ones a second cleaning/chance), but this has not occuredd too often as usually the second cleaning does little/no good.
I have read about annoying/persistant surface noise from others, but have rarely experienced this myself with well cleaned LP's of decent/good condition. I also own mainly older LP's (not newly manufactured ones).
Other than basic setup perhaps the cartridges and/or phono preamps have a role in this? I have used quite a few (different) phono preamps, but not that many different cartridges over a 30 year period.
I also assume that you are using clean/fresh liners once the LP's have been cleaned. This is pretty much a must though not expensive if you don't mind plastic sleeves.