VINYL SURFACE NOISE

I am a little confused. Often times there are posts like these. I understand it when someone has a problem with some albums but when the problem appears to be greater, i.e., like a majority of a persons collection, it throws me. In the past I have recommened various ways to combat surface noise, most of which are posted above with the acception of wet playing. Although, when the complant appears to be more pervasive I can only assume that the quality of the vinyl the person is purchasing is seriously compromised. Know your used sources! I have a decent play back system; CLasse' CA101-Classe'DR5-Well Tempered Record Player- Benz Glider- Maagie MGIIb's-M&K 150-Meridian 563-Magnovox 650-Sony PCM 2600- Maranz CDR630-Sony D-10 pro II and I won't bore you with the cables, and when friends listen to my system, and I'm talking your average music loving non-audiophile person, they comment on how clean the albums sound. They often can't believe that albums can be so quiet. Then when I do a non-scientific a/b with the CD they hear the difference in texture, depth and soundstage. This without any coaching. Anyway, I'm off on a little tangent, but the point I'm trying to make is that my system is a decent playback system that would not mask any ticks, pops or other surface noise. Therefore, if anyone feels that their surface noise is pervasively problematic they may need to find a better copy of the album they are attempting to play. Albums are more delicate than CD's and you do need to ensure that the albums you are buying are in the best condition. You can't always tell by looking at them. Some can be bad pressings and some could have been chewed up by a Sears Silvertone with $.78 worth of change taped to the top. Again, if you have tried cleaning and to no avail there is still a large amount of surface noise you need to give up on that album and find a better copy. If the album is rare the only other means of quieting it down is by wet playing.