Vinyl Care

I just got a new turntable and cartridge after not having one for years.

I need a recommendation for a relatively inexpensive record cleaner.

I really never took proper care of my records,and would like some basic advice on how to keep them clean on a regular basis.

I also need some guidance on care and cleaning of my cartridge and stylus.My currant cartridge is a Rega exact.

Please know that I don't have a big collection of valuable records,just a bunch of old rock recordings amassed over the past 50 years.

I have started buying some new records,but only select prized albums that I have lost or have been worn out.

Thanks.

twangy5704-21-2025 3:14pm

ghdprentice Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,015 posts 04-22-2025 at 12:45am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I started with a VPI. Does a good job, although sounds like a 747 taking off. I now have a German Nessie... expensive, but small and quiet and very automatic. An initial cleaning, whether new or use vinyl typically is all you need. Then a quick removal of dust before playing... I use Last General purpose so the applicator picks up the dust. If I play an album lots of times (seldom happens to me since I have 2,000) and starts getting pops, I’ll clean on the machine. I also use Last preservative after a machine cleaning. But this is reserved for serious vinylists.