GEM Dandy Record Cleaner - Has Anyone Tried It ?


Have you read this review of George Merrill's record cleaner in the latest 6Moons.com?http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/gem/dandy.html

Best ever record cleaner (according to the reviewer) and uses ordinary tap water for the rinse. Exclusively for garage sale purchases, or would you have the nerve to try it on an audiophile reissue, too?
randyk

Showing 1 response by catfishbob

I've had one of these for three years now. I have finally gotten the system down and it is doing an awesome job. I have a utility room sink a few paces from my turntable so it is convenient. Here is my method.

I put the album on the device and spray the record surface very good with the solution. I am using a small size glasses spray bottle and it is much easier than using the bottle provided.

Then I take a Disc washer brush and brush the surface of the record.

Then I wash the record with the water jet. Be sure and us an angle of 20% or so. It cleans better that way.

I then shake the excess water of and spritz the record down with distilled water, shake again and then dry with a cloth.

I take the record of of the devise and dry further.

I then place the record on a coffee cup to dry.

I'm finding that I have great results with George's "Groove Lube", But that another subject