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Removing odor from LP jackets, liners, etc
Leadfeathers : Its good to know that steam cleaning works for you. Be mindful that in somecases a second steam is helpful. Soon I will be experimenting with different species of harmless bacteria to assist in removing even more grime from LPs. I m... 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
For me it all depends on how rare a LP is as well as its age. I note that early LPs center lables were softer in texture and subject to finger marks; they water stain easily. Later, hard printed lables can take a little handeling and a drop or two... 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
I use circular jar openers , S&L and Bank give-aways. Work perfectly every time. 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
That's too good to pass up. I'll check with my local Walgreens (MD) tomorrow. 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
A second shout-out : Does anybody own a Monster 1200 Steam Cleaner? If so what has been your personal experience with the 1200 ? Thanks 
New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice
Added photo of completed flip side (for now). 
New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice
Piedpiper: An alternate might be stacking of Rega-type platters with the lead unit(s) ?? Or, if Bob Dilger would come forward , he may have unused foundary casts in need of turning. From observation I believe my lead platter was a foundary cast , ... 
New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice
Q : Where do we source 90 LB. lead platters ? If my memory is correct , the last one I recall sold for $1,000 on AG several years ago. They are rare byrds ... 
Measure My Turntable Speed
Personally, I don't get it. A Kab is relatively inexpensive yet most of you want to rally around a light and cardboard. Go for it . 
New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice
Oilmanmojo: I beleve the air barbs at the suggested site are brass not plastic. I'm hopeing to replace with plastic in light of the problems encountered with building the Air Control System. I have a 45-50 Lb. platter that underwent considerable s... 
New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice
Oilmanmojo : Thanks. As you can see I broke down the 'Noll Table as far a possible. Oilman , I suggest that our tables can be significantly improved with modest effort. For instance, take note of the air manifold supports I filled w/ Roma and the ... 
New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice
Threaders: I finally posted a few photo's of the Maplenoll and will re-edit to other views in a few days/weeks. 
dead quiet
Presuming you have done all your homework , randomly selected digital software will sound quieter than randomly selected LPs. Its all about lazer's 0's &1's. However, LPs will present a "wider-screen" affect to the music with more ambient cues... 
Measure My Turntable Speed
"Reasonably good Ac sources" is to be understood as line controllers; VPI, ProJect, Walker,etc. "AC sources" also includes dedicated lines for analog, pre-amp , amp & speakers should they have active AC sources. In this situation one hand wash... 
Measure My Turntable Speed
Why worry about $90 bucks when entry level carts cost $1,500 a pop to strain gauges $6G to $14G. Even if your a Grado moving iron type the KAB is easy to use with repeatable results. Should you be happy with your speed system so be it. Most of the...