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| Deep Cleaning Records With Steam? What is it ? Am I the only poster or is it an exaustion of ideas ?? Lots more to discuss .... If only with .... | |
| New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice Oilmanmojo: Several shots of the continuing modification of the turntable base were made today. When I understand the process of downloading , those pic's and more will be posted.The turntable base was detailed , scraping excess Roma & coverin... | |
| New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice RCA/Terminal Cover : The phono/tone-arm harness stretches from the phono clips to the RCA's that plug into the Pre-Amp(27"). Self-adhesive felt pads were holed & afixed over soft rubber grommets that were inserted into the openings that the RC... | |
| New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice Award of Merit : McMaster-Carr returned my broken part with a one line hand written notice "returned" bla, bla. Thanks for ALL your help. You know how to keep da US Of A on Top! Next UP, "Gong On Down the Line" ..... The Return of Ari :As I attemp... | |
| Deep Cleaning Records With Steam? To All: I dishwashed the 6" attachment that continues to feel slick to the touch. I will soak in detergent & water , rinse an dry to see if I can reduce that slick(press release compounds)ness. | |
| New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice Who's On Our Side ?A couple of posts ago I mentioned I broke the air barb to the tone-arm manifold and that I was going to contact McMaster-Carr for a replacement. That's what I did only to receive the wrong part. I contacted MC and was assured th... | |
| Deep Cleaning Records With Steam? Sonofjim, The Backstory : When I began steam cleaning, I eventually settled on the use of a Hot Shot 350A . The 350A had a revolving ball steaming tip about a 1" long. Devoid of attachments, it was very nifty and agile. Later, problems related to ... | |
| tt surface noise reduce or tolerate? Presuming that all equipment matching and tone-arm set-up issues have been resolved And you continue to have LP noise, what's the next step? Record cleaning. Specifically, steam cleaning has demostrated it is the single most cost-effective method ... | |
| Deep Cleaning Records With Steam? I do this to assist the average audio-head. Anyone has the right to change/do anything they choose but accept the outcome(s), me included. Have any of you considered the amount of monies I gave away with this audio idea ... 6 figures at least . I ... | |
| Deep Cleaning Records With Steam? Readers: I always strip the unit devoid of all attachments. The steam path is shorter, hence "hoter" steam. I manulipate the LP with a gloved hand or steam directly on the VPI. Devoid of all attachments the steam head is "softer" but nonetheless q... | |
| New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice Know When To ...Ok, I've had it. 97% isn't good enought for me on the painting. I contacted Robb @ Fine Finishes , 3300 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon, MD, 21009 ,P/N 443-484-2039 and he has accepted the job. All TT painting is in his hands. Robb is a one-... | |
| Deep Cleaning Records With Steam? Ok...So far ... But what of the chemicals creating the "smell"? Those chemicals are being leeched than deposited in small quanities on the LP. Do as you like , in 3 or 5 years should you find a brittleness in the steamed LPs be forwarned. I have b... | |
| Deep Cleaning Records With Steam? Tvad : I presume you are using the hose attachment. I recommend the Perfection devoid of all attachments : It produces a oblonged steam cloud I find to be very good at laying a base of pressured steam into the groves. I have been told that putting... | |
| Deep Cleaning Records With Steam? Somewhere between yestersday and today, we are losing focus. Lots has already been doctumented on Water and Water Threads have outline the various water products , costs and potential advantages. Sorry, nothing that has not already been coverned i... | |
| New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice Table Udate: The tables' sub-unit(s) painting has not gone without challenges. Really, I don't think Bob's ever cared about scratch an dent control. Sand any surface, another "Bob" imperfection rises to make your stomache turn. Far too many hours ... |