9-2-4 : I strongly suspect that deep record cleaning such as Steam Cleaning as outlined in a thread below may be a real assistance. A Record Cleaning Machine (RCM) is also something to consider.
Since you are using used vinyl, I also suspect former owner abuse that can increase vinyl noise that is discouraging to a newbie or and 'ol hand like me. Remember, LPs are not CDs and that great record care certianly reduces noise. Read up a-bit and steam clean , drying with a micro fiber cloth . Use a good record cleaner home brew or commerical and a very good scrubing brush ( like VPI). If that process impoves the noise for you , all to the good. From that point you can read on and start to make some decisions about those "treasures" up the road at Pop's place. All the best.
Since you are using used vinyl, I also suspect former owner abuse that can increase vinyl noise that is discouraging to a newbie or and 'ol hand like me. Remember, LPs are not CDs and that great record care certianly reduces noise. Read up a-bit and steam clean , drying with a micro fiber cloth . Use a good record cleaner home brew or commerical and a very good scrubing brush ( like VPI). If that process impoves the noise for you , all to the good. From that point you can read on and start to make some decisions about those "treasures" up the road at Pop's place. All the best.