Do all new records make some crackling or popping noise?

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JP33
JP33 Posts: 1,348
edited December 2011 in The Porch
anyone?
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  • whgarrett
    whgarrett Posts: 574
    Yes, some more than others, but they should be significantly more quiet than an older Lp. I try and clean my new records before I play them because there may be dust and artifacts from the manufacturing process on the surface. :D
  • Lost In Ohio
    Lost In Ohio Posts: 7,243
    I believe you can also bathe your records in water, but don't quote me on that.
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  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    whgarrett wrote:
    Yes, some more than others, but they should be significantly more quiet than an older Lp. I try and clean my new records before I play them because there may be dust and artifacts from the manufacturing process on the surface. :D


    Cleaning is a good idea but don't do it often.
  • KingJeremyD
    KingJeremyD Posts: 2,313
    Also doesn't hurt to check the needle...Make sure it doesn't have any lint on it etc..

    Jeremy
  • JP33
    JP33 Posts: 1,348
    Thanks Guys
    JP33 wrote:
    anyone?
  • niall
    niall Posts: 244
    The clicking and pops are down to static and dirt.
    I would ot bath them in water though.
    If they are new it is just static from being in a paper sleeve. Some records come in anti static bags which I think all records should come in.
    Just get an anti static brush and it will help.
  • NoelMichael
    NoelMichael Posts: 1,635
    Learn to LOVE that sound... It's part of the vinyl experience.
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  • bazzer
    bazzer Posts: 3,126
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    whgarrett wrote:
    Yes, some more than others, but they should be significantly more quiet than an older Lp. I try and clean my new records before I play them because there may be dust and artifacts from the manufacturing process on the surface. :D
    Cleaning is a good idea but don't do it often.
    Why not?
  • aus_suz
    aus_suz Posts: 9,406
    You should change the stylus after so many hrs of use apparently as the needle wears it makes the groove deeper in the vinyl and causes the crackle, well that's what I was told back in the day :)
  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    bazzer wrote:
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    whgarrett wrote:
    Yes, some more than others, but they should be significantly more quiet than an older Lp. I try and clean my new records before I play them because there may be dust and artifacts from the manufacturing process on the surface. :D
    Cleaning is a good idea but don't do it often.
    Why not?

    Puts more wear on the vinyl.
  • SammyK14
    SammyK14 Posts: 287
    For starters, stop putting rice krispies on your record player
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  • pjradio
    pjradio Posts: 6,704
    mostly not...(but good to clean them first), but I got a CRAZY "crackle" during "Just Breathe" on my Brand New White Backspacer!!!....pisses me off
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  • DewieCox
    DewieCox Posts: 11,432
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    Puts more wear on the vinyl.

    It shouldn't. Much better to clean it than play a dirty records and really mash the crud into the grooves.
  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    DewieCox wrote:
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    Puts more wear on the vinyl.

    It shouldn't. Much better to clean it than play a dirty records and really mash the crud into the grooves.

    Ehhhh.... Yes. But, you still don't need to clean them that often unless you are really bad at handling and storing your vinyl.
  • aus_suz
    aus_suz Posts: 9,406
    I cant remember if it was ITW or the 10 deluxe box set vinyl but all over the vinyl were
    big greasy looking finger prints when I opened it up.. true story..
  • Longest Road
    Longest Road Posts: 264
    Read this whole thread, THE WHOLE THING! Hi-Fi

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  • Lukinz
    Lukinz Posts: 386
    Wow, reading this question just made me realize I am old. :|
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