Ultrasonic record cleaners
I have a modest lp collection, mixed bag of original college age purchases, used records before the current renewed interest, and some newer albums to replace some older issues from the p mount needle days. Have a vpi 16 machine and audio intelligent form 6 fluid. I’m not finding a significant improvement on my noisier issues. The price of ultrasonic cleaners have come down to a price I would consider. Appreciate the experiences of those who have purchased the ultrasonic machines, are they superior to my vpi and are the less expensive models effective?
TIA
harpo75,
I am curious as to what the motor is asking for to begin with. 12v maybe? I can't say for sure, but some motors want what they want and will be damaged if the voltage, high or low, is not what they are made for. I guess that time will tell in the end. |
If you are careful, and use the methods listed that Neil has outlined, i believe that you can be successful with the process. Since you have a limited number of albums, also consider sending them off to 'Perfect Vinyl Forever' as I did a year ago. The service is as good as it gets and the value is most worth it. I wasn't so much trying to increase the quality of playback as I was the longevity of the vinyl. What I did find is that a couple of older albums were reduced in surface noise, an appreciated outcome. |
It is really something, the formulas and recipes that sounded like a good idea at the time. Best left in this case to a chemist who understands the chemical makeup of that which is to be cleaned, using the safest and most effective products. Then let's take to another microscopically delicate area, the stylus, and pull out a razor sharp blade to whittle of chunks of burned on dirt. Don't worry, it's a diamond, you can't hurt it. Where's my Mr. Clean magic eraser? You have an added benefit if you own a unipivot tonearm. Take it off the TT, and hold it tight between yer knees. Now you can really wreak havoc on grime. That's how it's done in the clean room boys. |
