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| VPI Platter Spinning SLOWLY Belt slipping? | |
| is it safe to clean records with isopropanol ? After reading "a very long primer on record..." I still question why isopropyl alcohol is used at all to clean records. Seems like the more effective process is to use a soap and water solution followed by a good rinse with high-purity distilled w... | |
| is it safe to clean records with isopropanol ? I used to use vodka for cleaning, but I always woke up in a fog. What went into my mouth as a clear liquid came out of my eyes with a distinctive red tint. | |
| is it safe to clean records with isopropanol ? Actually, the long-chain soaps and detergents that are also surfactants would do a better job of removing the longer chain oil-based contaminants. Further, those same surfactants are more highly soluble and should rinse at least as well if not bet... | |
| Cartridge for VPI HW-19 MK-III with Rega RB300 I had really good sound with an AT-OC9ML on a -19 III with a Premier FT-3 arm. Other possible options for the RB-300 might include a Denon 103R and an AT-33EV. All of these options would also require a step-up transformer, but that would fit in yo... | |
| A Very Long Primer on Record Cleaning Fluids I have heard second-hand that the "mold release" is actually blended into the vinyl and not a surface application to the mold. Would be nice to get a definitive answer since that would seem to have a direct bearing on the chemical requirements for... | |
| is it safe to clean records with isopropanol ? So what does isopropyl alcohol do that a mild soap / detergent solution doesn't? When I want to remove grease, dirt, slime, residues and other contaminants, I use soap and water and rinse with clean water. What does alcohol do better. | |
| Catridge Suggestion for Audio Research PH-5 Like anything in the signal path, there is a chance of degradation. The better quality transformers are quite good. Dynavector is supposed to make a very good quality transformer but I have no personal experience with it. Just read others' opinions. | |
| Catridge Suggestion for Audio Research PH-5 Have you considered getting a step-up transformer? | |
| 12" Tonearm What Have You Heard & Recommend? VPI JMW-12 on an Aries 1 Extended. It's a very nice arm with VTA on-the-fly. Easy set-up and operation. Used it with an AT-OC9ML and Clavis da Capo. Very satisfied. | |
| Best Customer Service I had an ARC preamp. Would not give them the nod for customer service. Would not buy ARC gear again. YMMV. | |
| Best Customer Service I second VPI. Great service. And add Herron Audio to the list of companies with excellent customer service. | |
| Does 21g seem high for effective tonearm mass? IMO, the classification of low, medium and high mass arms seems a bit arbitrary. The goal should be to match a given cartridge compliance with the effective arm mass. Plenty of calculators around to help in matching. | |
| Does 21g seem high for effective tonearm mass? The Jelco headshell is a perfect candidate for the drill. A lot of mass can be removed without impacting the rigidity by drilling holes. I can't remember the drill pattern or how much mass was removed, but IIRC, there were a couple of people on vi... | |
| Valve phono or valve linestage? That may be. I know Keith Herron, Herron Audio, has at least one dealer in Australia. He makes a top drawer tube phono stage that seems to integrate pretty well with either solid state or tube pre-amps. Likewise, he makes an excellent tube pre-amp... |