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Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
Tvad : Patients & trademarks are made to be broken by persons without honor that abound in a society where ideas are subject to theft by everyone including the Government. Keeping what you have is one matter , giving away and idea or two ? Jus... 
What is the best tube preamp currently available?
Billfields: You have received several recommendations on established audio repair services. The ball is in your court.As for what is best... It doesn't exist only that equipment that works best with the equipment you own. It is a misnomer to belie... 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
Teskudia: Restart the Perfection making certian the top is secured. Should you hear that sound again unplug & return to the place of purchase for a replacement. 
What is the best tube preamp currently available?
Sorry, I can't accept that your P/A can't be repaired. On this what have you to loose. My recommendation is to contact Eric Falkenhan (410) 467-3620 , one of the finest persons I know in audio restoration services. If Eric can't fix it nobody on t... 
Anyone experienced with Sound Guard?
I tried SG like all the others and found it to be worthless. Save the brush, ditch the SG. 
New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice
Further observation : For those interested in the Signature Table , just a reminder the table does not appear to have a complete air control system (DIY $200-$300 US), that's in-addition to the need for a silent air pump. Also, the pictures do not... 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
Readers: I can only remark again that in years of steam cleaning I personally have never destroyed any vinyl that I steam cleaned. I have stressed the vinyl every way possible without any negative consequences. The only exception was an experiment... 
New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice
Maplenoll'ers: FYI, AG AD#1224107516 for Maplenoll Ari. Signature (70lb. platter) w/ Walker extras (NOTE : no air pump that's $400-$800 lay-out)Asking price, $3250.00 US. 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
FYI: Walgreens (in MD); the "Perfection Steam Cleaner" is currently priced @ $20 w/ $10 rebate from in-store coupon booklet. 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
Friends, Buy them while they are available. 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
Follow-up: I have the parts but no time yet to construct a "Gem-type" record cleaner. FYI, Michael Fremer did a review of a Merrill Gem (Stereophile 9/08) :) Fremer mentioned his GEM leaked water onto the record lables . I have an idea on how to r... 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
Stltrains: Personally I have never damaged a lp , no warping , no problems. I suspect that the LPs were already damaged. The Perfection is actually a "cool" steamer , not hot enought to cause warping. Other steamers can really leave a painful red ... 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
I have steam cleaned thousands of LPs and I don't feel that I yet understand "everything" regarding steam cleaning. Yes, I believe I possess a understanding of the process and I feel I should contribute that knowledge to the discussion. Steam clea... 
New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice
That's a good question. I have no recommendation one way or another. I suspect the rim rider will not be acceptable for any of the earlier TT without modification, & that may apply to later models. Perhaps Chris could view the photo's on this ... 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
Madfold : Welcome to the Club, please let us know of your results.