Hello again, G. Another thought - ultrasonic cleaning.
After reading many DIY posts, I built a platform for a rotating spindle which cleans 4 records at a time. I am using an industrial grade ultrasonic machine, an Elmasonic (German), which can clean at 80KHz. That is important because higher frequencies mean tinier crevasses (like record grooves) are thoroughly cleaned. The industrial quality is also nice because you can run it continuously for hours and hours, and then too, there is the joy of operating a superior piece of equipment.
Sonic results are excellent, quite obviously so, equal to a major component upgrade. ALL of my records have been previously cleaned with a 16.5, yet I usually change fluids at the 48 record mark because of the accumulated gunk.
In addition to sonic improvements, I can't help but think that stylus wear should be dramatically reduced. Your Zero merits that much!
After reading many DIY posts, I built a platform for a rotating spindle which cleans 4 records at a time. I am using an industrial grade ultrasonic machine, an Elmasonic (German), which can clean at 80KHz. That is important because higher frequencies mean tinier crevasses (like record grooves) are thoroughly cleaned. The industrial quality is also nice because you can run it continuously for hours and hours, and then too, there is the joy of operating a superior piece of equipment.
Sonic results are excellent, quite obviously so, equal to a major component upgrade. ALL of my records have been previously cleaned with a 16.5, yet I usually change fluids at the 48 record mark because of the accumulated gunk.
In addition to sonic improvements, I can't help but think that stylus wear should be dramatically reduced. Your Zero merits that much!