hanaleimike
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| Ear 834P or Decware ZP3 or other tube phono stage I have a modded 834P and love it. It replaced a McCormack phono, Pro-ject tube box II, and a Bellari vp-somethingorother. Haven't heard anything else in this price range, well, not in my system. | |
| Shark Super steamer distance while steaming record Hi Ray, I would advise you to read over the steam cleaning thread for more info,but here is my process:Firstly I use a vpi 16.5 vacuum cleaner, and my own solution of 25%isopropyl 75% distilled water, 1/4 teaspoon purple power cleaner. ( or Dawn d... | |
| crackling in first minutes after steam cleaning Motnic, Yes I thought that too, but I used a destat gun, microfiber static brush, and destat on the cartridge and table, and played on my friends turntable. Sadly it is permanent, but if I stay 4" away with the steamer and don't scrub or vacuum wh... | |
| crackling in first minutes after steam cleaning Hanalei Brah, Kauai.I was using a vpi 16.5, you should try covering the head of the vac with some sort of velvet, just in case. | |
| crackling in first minutes after steam cleaning Upon further experimentation I have discovered that steaming too closely, and applying too much pressure with the vpi brush will alter the grooves, making the crackling sound on playback. I cleaned some new records today keeping the steamer 4-6 " ... | |
| possible vpi scout tweak? Well, I have been playing with the adjustment for the last few days and I have decided I like it better tightened. When it is loose there is some extra "sparkle" but at the expense of vocal/instrument separation and depth. A neat party trick. | |
| Shark Super steamer distance while steaming record Thanks for your replies,I'm not sure if they are getting cleaner because I am moving the nozzle closer each time, or if it is because they are getting another steam clean each time? I find I sleep better at night when I am about 2" away, but I am ... | |
| possible vpi scout tweak? I talked to VPI today. I was told that what I was hearing was a "pleasant distortion" and that if it worked in my system to please use it. The reason it is happening is that when the threaded disk is off the tone arm base, this super tiny space be... | |
| record cleaning findings/puzzle Ya sorry, it appears maybe I am higher. So much reading and info on the googlegon net sometimes I mix and match facts. Thanks for the clarification. | |
| record cleaning findings/puzzle Doug, I will try it again today, but what I refer to as trick details are the hf being pushed forward. Hearing the " tssh" of a symbol out front and the rest of the body of cymbal is back in the soundstage where it is supposed to be. You notice th... | |
| record cleaning findings/puzzle Hifitime, I haven't heard that people who use alcohol claim their records sound bright after, this would coincide with my findings. Is this generally accepted as fact. I am trying to find out if the alcohol is removing the effects of the steam cle... | |
| record cleaning findings/puzzle Ehaller, I have birds chirping 24/7, probably not the Dawn.Elinor, What solution are you using for your cleaning? When you steam cleaned were you using a RCM? Interesting that I am finding the opposite with the steam cleaning. What I am trying to ... | |
| record cleaning findings/puzzle I forgot to mention I use 5 drops of dawn in my home brew. What does dawn sound like? | |
| Speaker cable with crazy BASS ?? Haven't heard too many cables, but Analysis plus Oval 9 have had the best bass so far. | |
| Bent Cant, Can't get azimuth right. Does it matter Thank you Gentlemen,Is playing your turntable for 11 hours with the needle in the end closed groove a good way to speed the break-in process? The reason I ask is because I left it spinning last night and would love to feel like less of an IDIOT! H... |