Head Cleaning Fluid

I am an avid reel to reel listener and I use something that was recommended to me by a videophile. This is called
Head & Disc cleaner by a Co. called Rite Off. Their telephone # is (800) 645-5853. It evoperates very quickly and cleans well. A can will last you for years. I like the rubber renue mentioned by 76doublebass, I will try to get some of that too.

One of the best, if not the best currently available, is Professional Audio Tape Head Cleaning Fluid, #S-721H. It is not alcohol based.

The label reads: “S-721H is formulated to clean audio, video and computer tape heads, tape guides, capstans and pinch rollers. S-721`H will removr tape oxides, tape adhesives, soils, oils, waxes, greases and other various contaminants while still maintaining the desirable properties of low toxicity…Unlike alcohol, S-721H is non-hygroscopic, eliminating moisture or residue which can settle on components. This will promote extended life and healthy texture to the pinch roller.”

I have no affiliation with the manufacturer.

http://americanrecorder.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=12&products_id=97

I also like the MG Chemicals products: ie, Rubber renue and Tape Head Cleaner. You can do a google search for “MG Chemicals.” YMMV.

Jon

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

Anyone serious about demagnetizing would be lost without one of these ... http://catalyst.thirdeyemedia.net/rbannis/viewitems.eye?category=892&item=5756 to check your heads/tape path with first, then if required using this product http://catalyst.thirdeyemedia.net/rbannis/viewitems.eye?category=893&item=5757 to demag with.

For cleaning, I've used everything from regular IPA to Tech Wipes and finally some head cleaner that RRL makes. I was told that they use the RRL cleaner at Skywalker on their Studers.