2. analog
  3. 1204705026

What exactly causes clicks and pops on vinyl?

Hello All,

I'm sure that this topic has been discussed before but I am a bit overwhelmed by the amount of information here in the forums.

Can the Illuminati tell me what exactly causes clicks and pops on vinyl? Is it static, dust, soiled grooves or a combination of the three?

How do you go about eliminating most, if not all of the noise? I have a very limited budget now (recently bought a home) and cannot afford exotic record washing machines - even the KAB device is a bit out of reach at the moment with yet another interest rate hike here in AU.

Budgeteers, I would love to hear your solutions.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Jan
jsmoller

Showing 1 response by dougdeacon

dougdeacon
3,338 posts
 
As an addendum to all the truths above, if an LP has occasional, RANDOM clicks or pops then a wet cleaning/vacuuming that includes an enzyme soak step will usually remove most of them.

The enzyme solution from AIVS is very effective. MoFi has a new one in beta testing and my early results seem good. The older Buggtussel Vinyl-Zyme solution is effective, but less so.
More to discover