Head Cleaning Fluid


I've just received my "new" to me Akai 747 reel to reel recorder. Beautiful! With aluminum Quantegy 499 reels it looks just great!
I have a question regarding what should I use to clean the heads. I've read on Internet that many Pro's recommend 99% Alcohol for the heads. And just moistened cotton swab for rubber wheels. I would like to ask you opinion before I start messing around.
I also purchased Teac demagnetizer. There is an instruction included there on how to use it properly. But I've heard many people are skeptic about demagnetizing the heads. Thanks in advance!
sputniks

Showing 1 response by focusedfx

Although you may already know this--

Follow the Teac demag instructions as they state ie:

Make sure that the deck is not powered up, then with the demag turned on at a distance slowly move toward the heads then slowly go away from the heads and then turn the demag off.

Happy listening, R2R is a real fun adventure :)

~Fx