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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
twangy57 OP
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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.

twangy57 OP
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jeffbij

thank you,I will make a list after I go over everything.

bikefi10
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Peter Lederman from Soundsmith told me how to clean stylus. He said do not use a dry brush. Pick up that blue clay type product that is used to hold poster board to walls and comes off clean. 

I found it at hardware store, Loctite Fun Tak.

Form a small column about 1 inch high and stick it to a quarter.

Place next to headshell and dip stylus onto top of column a few times before each use. After several "dips" of stylus, remold the Fun Tak so a clean surface is formed.

His carts cost in the thousands so I follow his advice.

theaudiohiffle
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Consider using the Last Record Cleaning system.  I started using it on my records in the late '60's (55-60 yrs ago..wow) and those records still sound as new.  Use the preservative before first play, then use the cleaning fluid every 3-5th time you play the record.  No expensive machinery required, either.

 

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bikefi10

Very interesting approach,I like it.

Thank you 

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