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Allsop technique

Hi all,

I just received my Allsop Orbitrac 2 kit. There are two options: use the non-skid pads, or clean records right on the turntable platter, holding the platter steady with fingers. Question, which is preferable, and why? (I have a Planar 2, glass platter). The latter sounds a lot less hassle, but perhaps more risky. But I may be missing something.

Any experienced economy-minded record cleaners out there with opinions/advice?

I also just got the extreme phono solid state stylus cleaner. Any words of wisdom before I dip my diamond?

RNM
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seandtaylor99
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I have a planar 3 and an orbitrac and I always use the non-skid pads on the kitchen table because I don't like the idea of putting that amount of pressure on the turntable bearings, and possibly bashing the arm as well.

Also I have found that very dirty LPs come out better using the orbitrac pad soaked in pure isopropyl alcohol (99%) and then rinsed with distilled water and carefully dried with paper towels. It seems to get more of the crud off.
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