I record into SoundForge as well and do what I can to manually get rid of clicks/pops and use it to boost the signal that comes in on my soundcard.

Before recording, I give the record a wipedown with some Gruv Glide. I was using a Shure M97X-E to record with - since I understand Eliptical styluses get a better frequency response (but aren't as good for tracking) and it has one of those little brushes in front of the needle to remove dust.

I have it going into a BBE FJB-200x phono pre-amp, which you can pick up for $50, and then into my RME card.

I find this works pretty well and tracks sound good and bumpin' unless the vinyl is in shit condition.