Record cleaning - what's your method?
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Dylanfan253
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I just use the mix of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water that kirmuss audio recommends and use both disc doctor solution and brushed and the kirmuss audio surfactant for additional cleaning.
Dtknuckles
Well-Known Member
Was looking at the pro-ject VC-E. What are peoples’ thoughts.
budley007
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My assumption is that multiple records act as as "baffles" and increasingly dampen the turbulent vibrations in the tank as more records are added. Eventually you reach a point where the vibrations are rendered too weak to effectively clean records. That's my guess based on freshman physics, so take it for what it's worth.
Crabbers
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Any truth to the rumors that were discussed yesterday around Analog sites about how the zerodust leaves a residue that is harmful for the stylus?
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Time to Put Away The Onzow ZeroDust?
These latest microscope photos from WAM Engineering LLC (WallyTools) offer dramatic evidence that the Onzow Zerodust leaves a stubborn, difficult to remove residue on "clean" styli as well as on cantilevers. It's a troubling discovery. This first photo shows an Onzow Zerodust "clean" stylus with...
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kvetcha
Chet Hanks' Filmography Buff
I’m curious to see more independent verification, but the photos are pretty damning.Any truth to the rumors that were discussed yesterday around Analog sites about how the zerodust leaves a residue that is harmful for the stylus?
Time to Put Away The Onzow ZeroDust?
These latest microscope photos from WAM Engineering LLC (WallyTools) offer dramatic evidence that the Onzow Zerodust leaves a stubborn, difficult to remove residue on "clean" styli as well as on cantilevers. It's a troubling discovery. This first photo shows an Onzow Zerodust "clean" stylus with...
Selaws
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It was mentioned verrry briefly during the recent 'discussions' with Chad Kassem and Mike Esposito but I wasn't aware of it until then. Pretty shocking photos though.Any truth to the rumors that were discussed yesterday around Analog sites about how the zerodust leaves a residue that is harmful for the stylus?
Time to Put Away The Onzow ZeroDust?
These latest microscope photos from WAM Engineering LLC (WallyTools) offer dramatic evidence that the Onzow Zerodust leaves a stubborn, difficult to remove residue on "clean" styli as well as on cantilevers. It's a troubling discovery. This first photo shows an Onzow Zerodust "clean" stylus with...
Mr Moustache
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For some reasons (that has to do with the shape of the stylus I guess) my 2M Bronze attracted a lot more of dust than a previous elliptical. I used the onzow a couple times, with mixed results. ow that I clean my records with the HG almost every time before playing them, I don't have the dust attached to the stylus anymore (though maybe still some residual goo from the Onzow?).Any truth to the rumors that were discussed yesterday around Analog sites about how the zerodust leaves a residue that is harmful for the stylus?
Time to Put Away The Onzow ZeroDust?
These latest microscope photos from WAM Engineering LLC (WallyTools) offer dramatic evidence that the Onzow Zerodust leaves a stubborn, difficult to remove residue on "clean" styli as well as on cantilevers. It's a troubling discovery. This first photo shows an Onzow Zerodust "clean" stylus with...
91X
Member
After ultrasonic cleaning, records I purchased new starting since the mid 60's still play with negligible surface noise, and ones purchased used range from little to no noise. Many that are over 50 years old are as quiet as digital. Granted I have always handled my records carefully through the years.
Crabbers
Well-Known Member
clean every record with the HG every time before play? wow thats dedication
Mr Moustache
Well-Known Member
Yeah, if it's the first time I clean the record with the HG I do a 5 min clean and an auto deep clean. If it was previously cleaned, just a quick auto clean before putting it on the plater.clean every record with the HG every time before play? wow thats dedication
kvetcha
Chet Hanks' Filmography Buff
You're a lot more patient than I am.
Mr Moustache
Well-Known Member
Just have to be patient during the first record. Then you clean the next while the previous one is playing.You're a lot more patient than I am.
kvetcha
Chet Hanks' Filmography Buff
My setup's in the same room, sadly.
Mr Moustache
Well-Known Member
I see, yeah no I couldn't stand that. I really need to keep the door shut and play some music when that thing is on.My setup's in the same room, sadly.
91X
Member
I've used a similar one to clean about 125 records so far and have had excellent results. If money wasn't an object a purpose built ultrasonic cleaner would be nice. I'm on a budget however and seek the most bang for my buck. The DIY ultrasonics may not be pretty, but they provide similar cleaning at a fraction of the cost.
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91X
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Sadly I have sold many records through the years because they had more surface noise than I preferred. I certainly wish I had held on to them to clean now with my ultrasonic cleaner.
91X
Member
Tergitol works very well. You can find it on Ebay and Amazon.
91X
Member
Yeah, you pretty much just have to figure it out, which fortunately isn't too hard. What voltage adaptor did you get? If it's 24v it may be more effective to run longer or get a lower voltage one.