2. analog
  3. 1118613694

Any Warp correction LP services available ?

I am aware that there is a record warp flattening system being marketed for about two thousand bucks.I've tried to get my "El Cheapo" audio pals to chip in for it,so we can all benefit,with the occassional warped "Rare Gem" that can be so difficult to replace in perfect shape.No such luck!They'd rather spend 300 bucks for a signed copy of Ida Haendl doing the Sibelius!!

Does anyone know of a reliable "vendor" that might offer a per LP service,to have this done to our beloved,yet slightly warped records.I,for one, would love to see this offered by people like Accoustic Sounds,or The Elusive Disc.

How about it?
sirspeedy70680e509

Showing 3 responses by g_m_c

g_m_c
443 posts
 
Albert,
Just put the warped lp on the window sill under a phone book and pop a beer.
That is the Dallas way.
g_m_c
443 posts
 
The temperetaure you want to shoot for is 150 degrees.
I have done the oven trick with two thick pices of glass. There is some good info on Audio Asylum.
g_m_c
443 posts
 
Using the glass plate method (I used 2 pieces of 1/2 Laminated glass) it would often take an hour or two at the low heat. I never placed weights on the top plate for fear of crinkling the lp. I feel it is better to let the lp heat up very slowly and cool down over night before removing the weight. One note of caution for any process, some vinyl is of poor composition and might self destruct. I offered to straighten a warped early, off lable, Lou Reed and John Cale live Drella lp. It completely melted out in areas, blurring the grooves. It was clearly substandard vinyl. The fellow was very understanding. This might bring up issues of liability....
More to discover