Michael Archambault
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Thanks, @Mark-sf, fixed my typo; it is Sound-Smith.
It very well could be static and I guess the only way to know would be to pick up a Zerostat gadget and attempt to use it. The fact that the static isn’t the same or intense on every record likely points to it not being a cartridge or table issue. But then again, maybe this cart is over sensitive to static that my old cart would simply not pick up. I thought cleaning the record (I have a Record Doctor machine) then playing it would eliminate the static, but maybe not.
When I say static, I mean the sound coming through my speakers. It sounds like lit bits of static (I guess most would call them pops). The pops aren’t one here and there though, they are multiple and generally chained together. They don’t seem to be consistent or in the same location, which makes me believe it isn’t a defect situation.
I’m wondering if there is a chance that the table is either generating static, or if the record isn’t being discharged on the platter as it should.
Wanted to add-on a note that this could very just me being hypercritical with a new setup. This problem may have been present on the last system. Another option could be that this Sound-Smith cartridge is more sensitive and picking up more detail (including static and pops) than the 2M Red I had on my Denon.
Glad you got to a spot where you are happy! I haven’t had a chance to check the table with the RPM app again, but I believe it was around .2 W&F when I checked last. That is perfectly fine for me as I can’t hear that in the slightest. Remember not to get too caught up in the numbers (the RPM app also isn’t exactly perfect). Enjoy that Beogram!
Funny enough, I found your forum post as I was having serious wow and flutter issues with a Beogram 1700 that I just picked up. After recapping the board and adding a new belt, I was lost. My rpm app would get readings of up to 3% w&f. After nearly tearing my hair out, I found the solution. For me, it was the motor. Removed the pulley and put a good drop of machine oil on it, running it using the TURN button. After reassembling, the table now runs like a beauty. Good luck with your issue!
Thanks! I ended up following a suggestion to use water with a bit of dish detergent on the aluminum—it worked wonderfully. I ended up polishing the cover with a bit of polishing cream and a polishing bit that works with my drill. Not perfect, but I’d say it reduced the scratches by about half. Looks a lot better!
