Record cleaning - what's your method?

HiFi Guy said:
It’s as big of an upgrade as better gear.
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I agree. I did not feel that way cleaning my records with the Spin Clean, but as soon as I ran my first disc through an ultrasonic I immediately understood that really cleaning the discs is a game-changer. The Degritter costs nearly as much as my amplifier, but it actually brings that value to the table, imo. Every album I've run through it so far has improved noticeably. It's exactly the sort of level-up you hope for with any significant system upgrade. Totally worth it.
 
Why does Chisto not need to soak but TTVJ did? It still feels weird not to let soak but I definitely appreciate the time saver. I am just curious as to the difference in how they work.
 
dbarila said:
Why does Chisto not need to soak but TTVJ did? It still feels weird not to let soak but I definitely appreciate the time saver. I am just curious as to the difference in how they work.
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TTVJ has a "mystery" enzyme in it that is meant to break down whatever, this, depending on how bad the album is, can benefit from a little soaking. I still let the Chisto sit a little on albums that are really dirty, crate stuff. New LPs have been fine with a scrub, 30-60 seconds and a vacuum.
 
Nice grab, @Matt M

Chisto users: As mentioned above, I am running a Degritter and it's great. I bought some Chisto because it was 2 for 1 and people here were talking it up. Now I have it and I'm not sure how to use it in or with my machine. Typically, I fill the tank with distilled water and add a certain amount of cleaning agent and some isopropyl if I choose. Does anyone think I should make a gallon of fluid with distilled/Chisto and fill my tank with it or does it make more sense to make a gallon of Chisto and spray that on my records before running them through my typical wash? OR (entirely possible), is the Chisto superfluous to my process? Thoughts? Warnings? Faint praise?

EDIT: I occurs to me that it doesn't really matter that it's a Degritter. Does anyone have thoughts as to how to best use Chisto with any ultrasonic tank-style machine?
 
I've been using the Chisto for awhile now. I'm gonna rate it "almost perfect". I use it on every record with perfect results audio-wise. No more crackle, pops, clicks etc... But on a few of my brand new records, there's a discolored blotch on one or both sides. This may be that release agent that some folks talk about, dunno. So I whip out the TTVJ and do a 5 minute soak and it clears it right up.

It's purely cosmetic and doesn't affect playback, but I'm just anal enough to want to do something about it, so keeping a second cleaning solution around isn't a big deal. I love the look of a flawless pure black record. Chisto with the occasional TTVJ complete my toolkit.

edit: misspelled Chisto
 
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budley007 said:
I've been using the Cristo for awhile now. I'm gonna rate it "almost perfect". I use it on every record with perfect results audio-wise. No more crackle, pops, clicks etc... But on a few of my brand new records, there's a discolored blotch on one or both sides. This may be that release agent that some folks talk about, dunno. So I whip out the TTVJ and do a 5 minute soak and it clears it right up.

It's purely cosmetic and doesn't affect playback, but I'm just anal enough to want to do something about it, so keeping a second cleaning solution around isn't a big deal. I love the look of a flawless pure black record. Cristo with the occasional TTVJ complete my toolkit.
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I was noticing this too. May have to have another step to do the same.
 
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