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KAB EV-1 users?

As my Orbitrac starts to come apart from overuse, my thoughts turn to the next logical step. Has anyone used the KAB EV-1?

http://www.kabusa.com/ev1.htm#CTOP

Seems like about what you would come up with if you were making a DIY RCM, and less complex than, say, Chris Brady's model:

http://www.teresaudio.com/haven/cleaner/cleaner.html

I did a search here and found only one reference. If anyone has used the KAB EV-1, I'd love to hear about your experiences.

David
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I've been using the KAB EV-1 for a few years now. It was affordable and it works. Noticeable noise reduction on various LPs.

I use a DIY water/alcohol/detergent mix for initial cleaning, then vacuum off. Finish w/steam and vacuum again. Repeat on Side 2.

For hard cases, follow the preceding with AI enzyme/vacuum + deactivator/vacuum. Finish with steam/vacuum.

I wish I could do 12 records in an hour...probably only do 3 or 4 in an hour. I rotate the disk slowly while on the vacuum/EV-1.

Worn out "sweeps" are easily replaceable. KAB sells Nitty Gritty brand sweeps.
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