[net.audio] Analog surface noise

fltrsck@bmcg.UUCP (05/10/84)

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	With reasonable quality analog discs surface noise should not be
a problem.  The culprit is usually the care given to the discs.  I do not 
use liquids ( why just push the dirt around and transfer it from record to
record ? ), but use one of the multi-fiber cleaning brushes.  Mine is from
Goldring and has lasted a bit over five years, to this point.  If a record
is purchased and has surface noise, I return it for trade.  If the next 
record has the same problem, I request a trade for a different record. 
I also use a battery operated deionizer before playing and before putting the 
record back into the jacket.  The original jacket is tossed when the record 
is played for the first time and is cleaned very thoroughly before the first
play.  The replacement jacket is a plastic/paper combination available at 
most record stores for about fifteen to twenty cents.      

	I have been accused of using "special records" when others have
listened to the system.  They, from past experience, find the lack of surface
noise ( at listening levels of ~85-90db ) quite unbelievable.

	I anyone wants details on the equipment used, reply to myself.  If 
enough requests are received, I will post the information to the net.

	System:
		Linn Sondek
		Linn Ittok
		Linn Asak
		Mark Levinson ML-1
		Stacked Quad ESL's
		Quad 405 (2)
		Mogomi Cables

			David Faultersack
			Burroughs Corp
			10850 Via Frontera 
			San Diego, Calif. 92127
			619-451-4706