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.

twangy57

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richardbrand

Thank you for the very detailed explanation.

I will come back here and re-read it when get started with the process.

 

    
billstevenson
 

Thanks I will look to see if I can find one.

Are you originally from IL?

ghdprentice

I only have aprox 120 albums left and about 50% are pretty worn.

I guess the VPI would work for me.

Not clear on the Last General purpose.is this a brand name?

Thanks

billstevenson

I might be interested in your VPH16.Let me know how much your looking to get for it.,when your ready to sell.

Did you attend Thornwood High School,or work at  Advanced Structural Steel?

I knew a person with same name as you,at school and at the steel co.

Thanks for all the helpful info.

billstevenson

I will probably take it for 75.00.

Please let me know when your ready.

I figured you weren't the same Bill,but you never know.

Back in the early 2000's I used to pick up paper loads in Maine and drive through ME,NH,and VT up into QB and all the way across ON into MI and then down to WI to deliver.

I love that whole area,(although the winters can be ruff)

Thanks,look forward to hearing from you.

awise1961

Thanks for the info.

I guess for now I will be able to get by with a VPI.

I don't have many albums left and will just clean them as I go.

elliottbnewcombjr

I have done this in the past.

I had a keg party back in the 70’s and a bunch of records got a pitcher of beer spilled on them,which I didn’t discover until the next day.

Unfortunately I was young and dumb and used dishwashing detergent,which left a haze all over them.

When you say a strong mix,what ingredients are you using?

Oh,I also recently purchased a McIntosh MX110,I believe that’s what you have there in the background.

One other question,where can I go to read reviews on good vinyl recordings,I might want to purchase?

Thanks

 

mswale

Wow,that's a lot of steps.

I will only be doing the few albums I still listen too.

I do want to take care of my stylus and cartridge though.

Is there a place I can get all theses supply's?

I want to start with the brush and stylus cleaner.

Thanks

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drmuso

I'am just going to wait for the VPI,as I don;t have many albums that I listen too.

Where can I get a anti static gun,that is something I need?

I was just wondering last night,why a album that I was playing that is almost new,starts out sounding good and ends up with a lot of crackling by the end of the album.

Thanks

leemaze

So this wand attachment,is something made for this purpose?

Where would I find one?

Thanks

billstevenson

Thanks Bill,I will look for that book when I get serious about it.

I don't think I will bother cleaning most of my old records because a lot of them were giving to me in bad shape(scratches and such),and I really wouldn’t listen to most of them anymore just because of the music it self.

I will clean the newer albums I have bought the last few years,these are in almost new condition because my turntable went out just after I bought them.

Just let me know if and when you want to sell me your old VPI.

Thanks again,

elliottbnewcombjr

Cool system,I love the beautiful bright room too.

I have a question,I did not see did you give a link for that volume control device,I would love one of those.

Another question,are you using more than one tone arm at the same time on the same record,if so why?

Thanks

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drmuso

Thanks ,great info.I could use it on my noisy guitar pick guards too.

I use unscented dryer sheets now.

All I can say is wow.

I only hope if I ever need critical surgery,my Surgery team is as devoted to cleanliness as you folks.lol

I will have to keep it simple at first,and just pick one of these devices and start there.

Thanks

rbull11

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Vevor makes an Ultrasonic record cleaner you can get a little over $100 that works well. It cleans 4 to 8 albums at a time depending on which model is used. I purchased to clean about 150 albums and it worked well. I'll use it to re-clean the albums I use more.

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Thank you.The price sounds right.

I will have to check it out.

mahler123

That sounds like a good option,as I probably only have about 20 albums that I will ever listen to that need deep cleaning.

I will check out my record shops to see if maybe they offer this service.

Thanks