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Best Record Cleaning Process on a Loricraft
I've been using the AIVS 3 step formula with an extra water rinse, applied with Last brushes, on all of my initial cleanings for both new and used. All on a Nitty-Gritty RCM. I also de-stat with an Iconoclast from Mapleshade. After that I use the ... 
Ditching anti-skate?
Also Afc, how are you liking your Clearaudio? I notice you have an EAR 868, which is what I'm using and I've been thinking about upgrading my TT to a Clearaudio Innovation. Do you find that they play nice together? 
Ditching anti-skate?
I have a Pro-Ject 9.1 and I removed the anti-skate just experimenting around a bit. There were some good/bad trade-offs. The sound did become fuller, more airy and open, and yes I did notice more bass. But there was less focus in the sound image -... 
Vinyl Cleaning: Device to keep label dry?
Buconero117/Strateahed - Just curious, are you getting better results from steam than from a typical vacuum RCM w/fluids set-up? Also, are you using the Mapleshade steam cleaner? 
Here comes the Dude. What to expect?
A nice oriental rug will really tie your listening room together. 
Parastat/Solution
Listener57: Have you used the Mapleshade brush? In your opinion is it appreciably better than the Audioquest style? Thanks! 
Problems w/ Nitty Gritty RCM?
Thanks Dopogue, I'll give that a shot. 
Problems w/ Nitty Gritty RCM?
About how long does a 10pk of the brushes last you? 
Problems w/ Nitty Gritty RCM?
Dopogue: If you have a sec, could you describe your cleaning process in a little detail. I'm interested in trying out some different combinations of cleaning methods. Thanks. 
Problems w/ Nitty Gritty RCM?
Genesis168 - I'm using the stock solution nitty gritty provides - Purifier 2. Are you using a Nitty Gritty? 
Problems w/ Nitty Gritty RCM?
In response to an email from a member asking me to list the records that I have had problems with, in the hope that some members have had similar surface noise problems and can identify them as bad pressings, here are some of the LP's that I clean...