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| Steam cleaning records 2 FYI : On Sunday, a "Professional" steam cleaner "exploded"(complete failure)in my Kitchen. No damage done to humans or the surroundings. For reasons currently unkmown, the unit exploded shortly after I left the room to answer a line-line phone cal... | |
| The Best Amp for the Price of Dirt According to AG , this post has surpassed 10,000 views , something of a "Dirt" landmark. Thanks to you , "Dirt" rolls-on 10,230V and counting. | |
| The Best Amp for the Price of Dirt Johnnyb53 : Can we please keep Aczel out of this? He certianly causes blood to boil. Unfortunately, I never appreciated the anger issue when I mentioned his review. He detracts from the fact, the 500A's as mono blocks are certianly outstanding dri... | |
| Record is noisier after cleaning: A mention: Disc Doctor sells excellent replacement pads for the VPI that I have been using for many years without complaint. They are superior in construction to the VPI pads , wear very well & are easy to apply to the sucton tube. As for brus... | |
| Alternative to VPI motor for Aries 3? Sounds appropriate ... hope it resolves your problem. By the way what kind of shelf/rack are you using ? | |
| Alternative to VPI motor for Aries 3? V: Some simple tests. Disconnect the belt & hold the motor assembly in your hands . Visually inspect to assure all moving parts are free and not rubbing . Gently shake to determine the motor mount itself is tight , no loose parts ,inside the e... | |
| Record is noisier after cleaning: Readers & Posters : As I recall, the alcohol formulation issue demanded a lot of attention in the 1980-90's when some fluid designers reformulated claiming that any form of alcohol could cause vinyl to become brittle and noisey.The "anti-alcoh... | |
| Help me get back to vinyl Soix : As a old hand with analog I see you have some solid advice from the postings I reviewed. Since 25 years has passed, may I suggest having the Rega serviced & the cartridge of choice dealer installed , unless you feel confident in regard ... | |
| Record is noisier after cleaning: In my opinion , poster albertporter suggested the correct diagnosis; the cleaning with a RCM only partially disolved the mold release compound(s) & other debris from the manufacturing process. I suggest these options : Do nothing , reclean wit... | |
| Steam cleaning records 2 Nickiguy: Thanks for your support. Later this year or perhaps a little later, I will be posting some helpful hints to clean difficult LPs. So far these methods have been sucessful with a handful of recordings that resisted steam cleaning. Nickiguy... | |
| New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice Yours truly dropped the oil trough on a cement floor, cracked the paint work. Another stop @ Fine Finishes for a redo and some oak work and pegs to fill the open holes left when the electronics were removed. In the works, a brass plate same size a... | |
| The Best Amp for the Price of Dirt Johnnyb53, FYI : T.A.S. has included the A-9555 in its recommended buys for '08. | |
| Steam cleaning records 2 Madfloyd, Wait and wait a tad longer. I let my Steam Cleaner sit for 15-20 minutes , plugged and topped off w/ water before I start to steam. Othertimes less , or more. All the best. | |
| The Best Amp for the Price of Dirt Johnnyb53, Thank you for your recommendations. Are there others out there with hands-on experience with recommendations ?? | |
| The Best Amp for the Price of Dirt Johnnyb53, What I ment , are you into analog and if so what analog rig would you recommend. I used the term record player to denote an all in one (turntable,arm & cartridge). Any ideas to share? |