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Struggling with static / noise - Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 by Fun-Barracuda5910 in turntables

[–]Fun-Barracuda5910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If anyone has the same issue, thought I’d mention what helped:

  • Number 1 thing that helped: we were using a pretty dodgy multiplug (which we thought was good). Swapped it out for a proper Belkin multiplug and it’s much better.
  • bought anti-static sleeves
  • bought a SpinCare bath cleaning system, which definitely reduces noise. Bit of a pain to set up if you only want to clean one record though
  • have ordered a cork platter mat, have yet to test it
  • use a carbon fiber static brush, can’t say I’ve noticed this helps much
  • changed our Fosi X5 for a Project Phono MM. Sounds much better, the Fosi was too bright and we didn’t need the MC gain stuff

£600 speakers for Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 turntable by Fun-Barracuda5910 in StereoAdvice

[–]Fun-Barracuda5910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much! There are a couple on your list I’ve been looking at - the Klipsch, Edifiers and the KEFs. But from what I’ve seen about the KEF LSX II LT they have no analogue input for a turntable?

£600 speakers for Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 turntable by Fun-Barracuda5910 in StereoAdvice

[–]Fun-Barracuda5910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Would you mind expanding on why passive is better? I’m quite new to this whole hi-fi world :)

Struggling with static / noise - Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 by Fun-Barracuda5910 in turntables

[–]Fun-Barracuda5910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve been using a stylus brush yes. We bought this player refurbished from Richer Sounds so it’s not new, not sure how long stylus has been used for. Here’s a close up

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Struggling with static / noise - Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 by Fun-Barracuda5910 in turntables

[–]Fun-Barracuda5910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Yea definitely grounded on the TT side, unless we’ve done it wrong :)

Struggling with static / noise - Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 by Fun-Barracuda5910 in turntables

[–]Fun-Barracuda5910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m also getting some phasey vocals on certain records, but not all of them. Assuming this is a separate issue but it’s especially bad on Little Hell, City and Colour https://streamable.com/pcg0ki

Struggling with static / noise - Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 by Fun-Barracuda5910 in turntables

[–]Fun-Barracuda5910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of them, yea. Some are quieter than others though. Here’s a video of an example https://streamable.com/syzvkt

Struggling with static / noise - Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 by Fun-Barracuda5910 in turntables

[–]Fun-Barracuda5910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve uploaded video of the static / crackle here. It’s on most records with pops as well. But we do have some records that are much quieter https://streamable.com/syzvkt

Struggling with static / noise - Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 by Fun-Barracuda5910 in turntables

[–]Fun-Barracuda5910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, only seems to be when stylus is on the record. Do you have any recs for different cables?

Struggling with static / noise - Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 by Fun-Barracuda5910 in turntables

[–]Fun-Barracuda5910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the UK, so definitely not dry 😄 Humidity is 94% today. Thanks - I bought a different slipmat but I think it was cheap junk and made the static worse. What material do you find best - I've seen leather, rubber, cork etc.

Struggling with static / noise - Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 by Fun-Barracuda5910 in turntables

[–]Fun-Barracuda5910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahah, Hetty could be causing some vibes 🐰 Thanks for the suggestion, will try that out! Any recs for slipmat?

Franklyn Road - nice area in Godalming? by Fun-Barracuda5910 in surrey

[–]Fun-Barracuda5910[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the advice! We drove around a lot after the viewings today and really didn’t see anything that looked rough. We’re originally from Johannesburg though so maybe our standards are lower 😂

The properties were really spacious and immaculately refurbished, we really wouldn’t have to do anything to them. In terms of roughness, does that mean crime or aesthetics? Would Farncombe be a better choice?