J, You may also find playing the record in question, (perhaps with a couple extra tenths of weight) several times will quiet them down. Many LP labels include this advice in the packaging. It has worked for me. I have several thousand 180g lps that seem to improve with every play. "Standard weight lps should not be spun more than two or three times a day"... Heard this one through the grapevine. Not so sure I believe it. Could be true for MM, not MC. Ask around. Proper table setup has ALOT to do with noise and pops also. Z.
One Pop Too Many
I am curious what criteria people use on deciding if they should return a vinyl purchase?
I figure if it is off center or warped, that is a definite return, but what about clicks and pops?
What process do people use to figure out if a click or pop is just dust, dirt, etc, or if it is a vinyl defect? Also, at what point do people think it should be returned or exchanged? Is a small, low noise pop here or there acceptable on a new unopened vinyl? At what point is it no longer acceptable?
Any input along these lines, of new vinyl and reasons to return a purchase, are welcome.
Thanks.
I figure if it is off center or warped, that is a definite return, but what about clicks and pops?
What process do people use to figure out if a click or pop is just dust, dirt, etc, or if it is a vinyl defect? Also, at what point do people think it should be returned or exchanged? Is a small, low noise pop here or there acceptable on a new unopened vinyl? At what point is it no longer acceptable?
Any input along these lines, of new vinyl and reasons to return a purchase, are welcome.
Thanks.