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Question about background noise

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So, I’ve been lazily progressing along on my phono pre journey, with a Simaudio Moon LP110 now in the system that comprises a VPI HW-19 MK4 with a SAMA, an aging Sumiko FT-3 arm, and a brand new (~ 55 hours or so) Hana SL cartridge. Listening to some acoustic recordings of classical guitar or some Julie London LP’s, I notice that the background is more gray than black. Like, there’s a discernible hollow sound between and during tracks (though not noticeable once the instrument/vocal dynamics ramp up).

Is this an artifact of the new cartridge, the new cartridge, the actual pressing, or something else entirely? I’m not particularly bothered by it, but I know it could be more silent.
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The silence between tracks on records is highly variable ... Its nothing to do with cleaning or equipment, its just normal variations in the cutting process.
Many things can contribute to noise on an LP, including dirt and a worn or improperly aligned stylus. To claim that it's the result of  "normal variations in the cutting process" is absurd.
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