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How often do you folks vacuum clean your albums?
Rsasso : Please review the Deep Steam Cleaning thread detailed below. Lots of invaluable information regarding the Steam Cleaning Method. Any other "Q's" send them. 
Speed Controllers - How do they work?
Speed controllers keep your turntable spinning at exact speeds. Once you own one you shall never want to be without it. 
How often do you folks vacuum clean your albums?
Rsacco : Do not forget the suggestion to steam clean LPs. That alone will change the sonic landscape , you'll never go back and for good reason. 
Is turntable == phono stage == cartridge right?
D: Keep the Scoutmaster , invest in a excellent phonostage and re-examin the platform that supports the turntable. Consider investing in a "Voice" Cartridge by Soundsmith ($1,500) one of the finest ever made. Invest in a hand held Steam Cleaner an... 
Audible Illusions Modulous 3A & L2 Line Stage User
Charandacafe: I formerly owned a AI 3 that I sent to Art for upgrading. After a year and too many phone calls and excuses , a audio reviewer aided me in requiring my unit, that committed hari-kari when turned on. The unit was returned & repair... 
What's inside the plinth of your Garrard 401?
Ngeorge : I wish I knew . Perhaps, an experienced wood worker with excellent visual skills could review the photos making you a copy ,sans the custom made brass parts ,that may be duplicated with generic type solid brass parts commonly sold on DIY... 
What's inside the plinth of your Garrard 401?
Ngeorge: FYI , Google "Garrard 301 turntable plinth" or go directly to the 6 moons web site to the 2005 articles regarding a 301 restoration. There you can view several revealing photo's of the late genius , Terry Cain , who developed a superb 2-s... 
Finding ultra-pure water locally...
Markd51: Your point is well taken, kinda like "How many angels can dance on the point of a pin." For my part , I'll give anyone a good run for the money when it comes to a LP Collection, even still , how many records can I clean for today and into... 
Finding ultra-pure water locally...
Tbg : I have been actively searching out water sources for steam cleaning for years. In theory, I believe that most any material thing can be purchased for a reasonable cost , provided one is willing to search off the beaten path. Aquiring water p... 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
Dan : Support like yours confirms what I suspect to be a fact; Steam Cleaning is equal to , if not superior to, Record Cleaning Machines (RCM) & dispeles the fable that collectors must expend huge sums on cleaning toys to enjoy music. Steam Cl... 
New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice
Oilman, You have developed perhaps one of the most remarkable and cost-effective turnarms that duplicates what has not been obtainable for we lessor audiophiles. Thank You for opening the door... 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
FYI : I have been looking for a record cleaning brush that would full-fill any issues related to cleaning Lp groves. Previously , I note a find in the @ Dollar Store , a back scrubber that did appear to be a "Best Find" for one $. I now believe th... 
How often do you folks vacuum clean your albums?
Rsasso: Great discussion. As for me I steam clean & use a RCM . As long as my LPs are stored with new inserts & clear vinyl covers a cleaning can last years with a few sweeps of a anti-static brush before playback. You should consider the ... 
Finding ultra-pure water locally...
Threaders : The information that I have been able to verify indicates the Peak Battery Water sold @ Pep Boys Auto Shops @ $4.00 per Gal is the cheapest currently available alternative to Lab grade water sold nationally. According to information sh... 
Finding ultra-pure water locally...
Readers: A funny thing happen on the way to Super Pure Water. Following suggestions made on a couple of Threads I set out with correct vinyl Gallon container in hand for Water from three recommended places Whole Foods, a Organic FoodStore and a Pe...