If you can’t tolerate surface noise, then analog will be a frustrating experience. It is interesting how effective cleaning and different types of gear will minimize it
Are your record surfaces as silent as CDs?
When I got my new analog setup (please refer to my profile if interested ) I was very surprised that surface noise virtually disappeared from most of my records. It’s like I was listening to CDs. I’m wondering if others have had that same experience.with their setup.