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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 (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

04-24-12

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04-24-12 I see that recommended vtf is 1.5 grams, so perhaps you shou ... Jmcgrogan2

04-24-12 I don't feel that 1.5gms is too light. deep down your groov ... Miner42

04-25-12 Yes, i clean with record doctor vacuum and fluid every time. ... Bdunne

04-25-12 What do you use to align your grado cartridge? Miner42

04-25-12 I used that device that was included in the hi-fi news set u ... Bdunne

04-25-12 Do you have surface noise on all you lp's of just some? Sgunther

04-26-12 All. just between songs, not during the song. Bdunne

04-26-12 I dont hear any surface noise at all on any of my turntables ... Manitunc

04-26-12 Well, it's at least 4 or 5 years old. i wish i could take a ... Bdunne

04-27-12 Is it a whooshing sound? what is your other equipment. could ... Manitunc

04-27-12 Not really a whooshing sound. i've also changed the phono s ... Bdunne

04-27-12 Have you done anything to load the cartridge? grados seem to ... Atmasphere

04-27-12 Loading the cartridge? now you've lost me. Bdunne

04-28-12 Problem solved !!!!! thanks to everyone for the advice. all ... Bdunne

05-01-12 Grados don't seem to like excessive tracking forces. i would ... Atmasphere

05-01-12 Any suggestions on what resistor i should try as far as make ... Bdunne

05-01-12 Surface noise is caused by the following phenomena 1) inco ... Davide256

05-02-12 Davide256, you missed one- design of the phono section can a ... Atmasphere

05-02-12 Given the stylus age and gradual onset of symptoms a prudent ... Davide256

05-03-12 Davide256, so did i, from 1974 until now... but i was not di ... Atmasphere

05-03-12 Thanks again for all of the advice. the increase in vtf cer ... Bdunne

05-03-12 Increasing vtf seems counter intuitive, but one usually gets ... Les_creative_edge

05-06-12 I suggest you test azimuth. use the cardas lp or similar wit ... Jragsda

05-09-12 One thing no one mentioned that makes a big difference in bo ... Tonywinsc