Joe Mac
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It is at least very easy to repair. The main PCB is the hardest job but even that is clip in and out still, it just has a lot of wires so you have to make sure to know which goes where.
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It is at least very easy to repair. The main PCB is the hardest job but even that is clip in and out still, it just has a lot of wires so you have to make sure to know which goes where.
wenis
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They got back to me over the weekend with the instructions sheet. Thank you though!
Just waiting on my amazon order of screwdrivers to arrive and then I'm going to try repairing today.
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wenis
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Nee Lewman
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Maybe they should just sell this thing as a kit. Lol
Went back in. Checked both boards and the motor and redid all the connections one more time as well as hitting a lot of the spots with a compressed air gun.
and its strangely super quiet. no more high pitched squeals.
Poly-Rythmo
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And...it's working again. Happy me. I know I and many others have said it - but it's remarkably easy to fix. As it turned out I hadn't ever replaced the side PCB (which includes the on/off switch, drying for I or II, and power cable connector) but it was a doddle. 
it lasts a decent amount of time...
it lasts a decent amount of time...
tvham
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G-Sonic for me
G•Sonic Ultrasonic Concentrate
Putting the “Ultra” in ultrasonic record cleaning! G-Sonic is the additive your ultrasonic machine needs. G-Sonic reduces the water’s surface tension so the cavitation can reach the bottom of the microgroove. This listing includes: G-Sonic Ultrasonic Additive with bulb dropper. (1 oz/30 mL)...
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Hemotep
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I didn't believe it at first, but glad I took everyone's advice and only ordered the small bottle too. Damn stuff will last forever.G-Sonic for me
G•Sonic Ultrasonic Concentrate
Putting the “Ultra” in ultrasonic record cleaning! G-Sonic is the additive your ultrasonic machine needs. G-Sonic reduces the water’s surface tension so the cavitation can reach the bottom of the microgroove. This listing includes: G-Sonic Ultrasonic Additive with bulb dropper. (1 oz/30 mL)...
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MikeH
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Mine stopped being squeaky too after changing the PCB!
Went back in. Checked both boards and the motor and redid all the connections one more time as well as hitting a lot of the spots with a compressed air gun.
and its strangely super quiet. no more high pitched squeals.
ok...finally gave in. arrived today - took some crackle monsters (that looked perfect) through a 5/5 cycle....truly outstanding, complete rescue on most. Possibly better than my VPI MW1 (it's back in the states).
this has to be one of the best value upgrades you can make (my denon 103r sounds like its brand new)
this has to be one of the best value upgrades you can make (my denon 103r sounds like its brand new)
Nee Lewman
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Talk about manufactured scarcity.
Poly-Rythmo
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Another sad update from me (not trying to be negative, but figure it could be useful for others to know about issues with the machines) - after a few weeks of working well with a new PCB and power supply, suddenly the rotor has stopped working (for a second time). I've written to them suggesting there should be a warranty on spare parts - if they would send a replacement for free I'll repair it, otherwise that's me with this HG.
The good news was that I've done all my African 7s, and most of my collection. The bad news is that I still had maybe 50 7s to clean and a few hundred albums. I kind of have to have a cleaner. But paying $50-60 every couple of months (and not being able to use the machine for the month it takes for diagnosis, mailing etc) doesn't strike me as sustainable now. Not sure what to do next though...
The good news was that I've done all my African 7s, and most of my collection. The bad news is that I still had maybe 50 7s to clean and a few hundred albums. I kind of have to have a cleaner. But paying $50-60 every couple of months (and not being able to use the machine for the month it takes for diagnosis, mailing etc) doesn't strike me as sustainable now. Not sure what to do next though...
MikeH
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I made a custom field in discogs for RCM and I put the date something was last cleaned by the HG.now having used surfacant in the regular cleaning of my records I'm eyeballing everything in my collection and trying to remember which ones were troublesome or could use another cleaning. It would be silly to just... reclean everything... right...
