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LAST record preservative improves the sound

Seriously. I just applied it to 50 LPs of various quality recordings and genres and in every case there was a subtle but noticable improvement in clarity, especially in upper mid-frequencies and a little less in high frequences, but also some improvement in pace and dynamics. The records were very clean before the application, I did not clean them again prior to applying the LAST. Mostly original Japanese vinyl from seventies but not only, vinyl condition varies from NM to VG. I am impressed. This confirms what a man from the Needle Doctor said when I asked him.

inna

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normansizemore
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Inna,

I used to use  LAST, and I think I still have a bottle somewhere.  I also used Soundguard, both with good results.  But I can't ever remember either making my records sound better.  I think the application does help with static, but applying any liquid would as well.  Maybe I will revisit LAST and try it on a few records. I stopped using it when I read a report in Audio Magazine decades ago on stylus pressure and record wear, basically that if you're tracking under 6 grams record wear is insignificant. Now 30+ years later I concur completely with that.  

Norman

normansizemore
601 posts
 
Hmmm, I have two unopened bottles from1984, and one partial from 83.  Whats the chances of this still being good?

Slim I would suspect.  Need to go online and see who carries it. Honestly, I wasn't aware that A-T was still making it.

Norman
normansizemore
601 posts
 
inna & mofimadness,
I read your post and went to grab the bottle. Ha!  It's not LAST, it's LIFESAVER by Audio Texhnica!  I feel silly. Anyway I apparently have no experience with LAST, just Soundguard by Ball and LIFESAVER by Audio Technica. 
Still, had good luck with both. Now I will order a bottle of LAST. Certainly worth a try, and I am very interestes in something that would reduce head wear on decks. Thanks guys!
Norman
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