I have a few warped recoreds, but I nebver had much luck flattening them using various methods. Then, I got a Sony PS-X800 TT with "Biotracer" (servo controlled) linear tracking arm and, low and behold, even the warped records played fine. The message here is not that you need to get that particular Sony TT, but rather that the arm you use has a lot to do with ability to play warped records.
Un-WARP your records
Today was very sunny and hot...as I was peeling off my clothes I got to thinking...hey, it's so damn HOT...why not try an experiment!!
Items used for this experiment:
- picture frame
- round 1/4 inch glass table top (the heavier the better)
- suntan lotion
- cold beer
After baking in the sun for three hours the warps were GONE!! The record was completely FLAT!!
Do this with a cheap record first, don't attempt this with your prized ones. I didn't get the chance to spin the record because I wanted to let the vinyl cool down first. I will post my findings and let you know if the experiment was a success.
Items used for this experiment:
- picture frame
- round 1/4 inch glass table top (the heavier the better)
- suntan lotion
- cold beer
After baking in the sun for three hours the warps were GONE!! The record was completely FLAT!!
Do this with a cheap record first, don't attempt this with your prized ones. I didn't get the chance to spin the record because I wanted to let the vinyl cool down first. I will post my findings and let you know if the experiment was a success.
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