Ha, I just posted a similar question, not having seen this one in time (googled it didn't come up).
I'm glad to hear the comments above. I've recorded (to digital about a dozen or so old blues and rock records that have some serious scratches in them (a couple of which caused skips).
My stylus is rather new so if I can avoid replacing it (just stylus, not cartridge) that would be good.
The other problem with old records can be crud from previous owners that I can't seem to clean off. I guess if it doesn't come off with soap and water, it'll just translate to noise but (for just a few records) not harm the stylus or get stuck to it.
I have a small brush with Stanton liquid that somebody gave me, but I'm not sure how much it would help.
I'm glad to hear the comments above. I've recorded (to digital about a dozen or so old blues and rock records that have some serious scratches in them (a couple of which caused skips).
My stylus is rather new so if I can avoid replacing it (just stylus, not cartridge) that would be good.
The other problem with old records can be crud from previous owners that I can't seem to clean off. I guess if it doesn't come off with soap and water, it'll just translate to noise but (for just a few records) not harm the stylus or get stuck to it.
I have a small brush with Stanton liquid that somebody gave me, but I'm not sure how much it would help.