@kkonrad, I can't answer your question as I've never heard it. But I would think it's fine because Michael Fremer would've mentioned noise if it were in issue. Now, that said, I think the phono stage is super important and one of the easier areas to better a system.
Is it possible to have a quiet vinyl records
Hi, I am new to vinyl. I own VPI prime and ortofon quintet black cartridge. For the record cleaning I use record doctor V, brushes and proper sleeves. As much as I am impressed with the sound quality, I am also very disappointed that many records sound bad with very laud background noise. I read some reviews which point out that some turn tables with some cartridges are super quiet, but does it only happen with the best pressed records and most others will still make lots of pops and background noise. It there a a good method to truly enjoy quiet vinyl music or its something I have to get used to. Thank you.