ByersVinyl
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Mmm am I being nitpicky, it quite a wobble and it makes a slight grinding sound as it turns... wish I could post a video on here.
Record cleaning - what's your method?
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You can post to You Tube and link it here.
I wouldn’t necessarily fret about a noisy platter. The VPIs are noisy, and this is normal.
ByersVinyl
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budley007
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You could be right. I'd hate to think that this is a massive QC issue. That being said, while waiting for my replacement, I continued use the VC-S2. The machine eventually developed a pretty audible grinding noise every time the platter completed a full revolution. My conclusion was that the spindle was wobbly enough to rub against the housing which caused the motor to work a little bit harder to get through the friction. With a replacement coming, I wasn't going to try and confirm it by taking the machine apart.
When my replacement arrived, the difference was night and day. The clamp is level, motor is reasonably quiet and the vacuum performs an even and complete pattern across the radius of the record. I honestly don't think my expectation were unreasonable for a $699.00 RCM. I'm tickled pink that the replacement is performing so well.
Thackeraye
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Definitely more wobble than I have.
Rowan
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Might be worth reaching out to Peter Tyson. My first one was DOA. They had a replacement with me the next day.
And I find that i sometimes have a bit of fluid left on the run in groove (is that a thing?) and a ring around the dead wax. I just leave it on the platter a minute or so after cleaning and it buggers off.
Occasionally if I've been a bit heavy handed with the cleaner I manage to soak the felt pads on the vacuum.
Rowan
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Mine doesn't do that by the way. It's occasionally a bit grindy but again, that is normally limited to when I get a bit weighty with my cleaning
ByersVinyl
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Yeah I think the method most people use to avoid a wet dead space it avoid putting cleaner on it if u can. But a wipe is easiest method i reckon.
Ive sent Peter Tyson an email.
Rowan
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That's theoretically my method. But I'm more about theory than application when it comes to record cleaning
displayname
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My previous RCM was the Squeaky Clean, which came with plastic covers for the arm tube to cover the gap on 7s and 10s. Tried them with the VC-S2 and it works great. He sells a set for under $40 that includes these. I wonder if you email him if you could get just the tube pieces.
Spare Cleaning Wand and Mat Set.
I discourage you from buying this if you have never owned the MK-III. This is for hard-core folk. While I don't use two wands myself, I have had a few people request a "rinse" wand in addition to the single wand. This is exactly the same as the standard wand except it will come in a colour that...
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Selaws
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Just adding to everyone else here but that looks bad to me. Mine isnt like that at all. To try and describe mine, the platter/clamp feels ever so slightly 'loose' (I can wobble it a few mm) but as soon as I clamp a record and it rotates it is completely flat, certainly doesn't make the record look warped the way yours does in that video.
ByersVinyl
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Thanks
well in fairness to them, I emailed and they replied quickly and perfectly, just told me to box it up and it will be collected by DPD tomorrow whilst they give me a replacement.
So all good.
ByersVinyl
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Has anyone tried this - i had a thought about keeping original printed paper sleeves but without adding to bulk of packaging with additional polys. So bought these and pleaded inside- Appears to work fine and pretty cheap too.
Yeah so those inners on the left fit fine inside any sleeve
Yeah so those inners on the left fit fine inside any sleeve
Joe Mac
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Yeah I’ve done exactly that from the start! Works perfectly! Those for printed inners and the spin city ones as a complete swap out for paper inners!
jamieanderson1968
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Yup i do the same with printed inner sleeves
Thackeraye
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I used to use Nagaoka 102’s but found them to be a complete faff. I’m fairly gormless with my record handling, and I always found myself fighting with them.
I’m going down the MoFi route - they are easier for me to handle, and I like the look. They definitely add bulk though.
dansomeone
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Pro-Ject Vinyl Cleaner VC-S, open box unit for $449 at Audio Advice, use code OPENBOX for an extra 15% off