Scratches and pops, while charming to some, can be downright painful to a seasoned vinyl enthusiast. For these discriminating ears, hi-fi specialist ELP offers the Declicker, a lavish vinyl noise reducer. About the size of a cigar box, the Declicker is housed in an attractive brushed metal case with a solitary knob labeled 'sensitivity'. Plug the unit into your turntable and put your cruddiest record on: the Declicker magically cleans up the sound with minimal signal degradation. If you're a vinyl purist with deep pockets, the Declicker will breathe new life into most weathered records. But if it's vinyl restoration or MP3 conversion you're after, take note — there are PC-based options for less than a tenth the price.
Review: ELP Corporation of Japan Declicker
Scratches and pops, while charming to some, can be downright painful to a seasoned vinyl enthusiast. For these discriminating ears, hi-fi specialist ELP offers the Declicker, a lavish vinyl noise reducer. About the size of a cigar box, the Declicker is housed in an attractive brushed metal case with a solitary knob labeled ‘sensitivity’. Plug […]
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WIRED
Works wonders on damaged vinyl. Does away with all but the worst clicks and pops with little discernable signal distortion. Minimalist styling won't mar the swankiest home stereo setup. Single dial makes for smooth operation.
TIRED
Wall-mount power supply and 3 sets of RCA cables make for a rat's nest of cables. Not designed to deal with broadband hiss. Pricey — not a sensible solution for digital conversion or archiving. Not very effective at cleaning up 78 RPM records.