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| record cleaning findings/puzzle More on isopropyl alcohol leaching the plasticizers from vinyl records in wiki.Scroll down to uses link. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopropyl_alcohol] | |
| record cleaning findings/puzzle Sorry,here is the Canadian site for recordings.[http://www.audio-restoration.com/gilles.php] | |
| record cleaning findings/puzzle Something must keep the vinyl flexible.Here are some links.Plasticizers wiki [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasticizer]Gramophone records wiki[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gramophone_record#New_sizes_and_materials]Plus this Canadian site for recor... | |
| record cleaning findings/puzzle Using alcohol could leach out the plasticizers that keep a record flexible. That might be why people that use a lot of alcohol say that the records sound bright after that type of cleaning.They maybe getting harder.Google (gcaudio record cleaning)... | |
| record cleaning findings/puzzle A little on how records are made.Check out Vinylrevinyl.com | |
| What is tube rolling? I agree.I've never heard the term used for anything differentin audio. | |
| where to find blank disks for denon dcr-w1500 Get the ones that say for "music" or audio. Don't get the ones that say for computer or data,they won't work.The lowest speed usually works best.2X speed might get by.The Sony and TDK are my choice also. | |
| Trying to sharpen the vocals...EQ related question I have heard good sounding small speakers,2 way with a 4" to 5" woofer.Its been to long a while to remember who made a good little one.There must be a lot out there.Hopefully somebody has some suggestions.Maybe some magazines like Home Theater(the... | |
| Elusive Tube-Amp Hum We hope you get back to enjoying your music! | |
| Output tube radiation exposure - thoughts? Google CRT radiation. Do you trust the people that poison their own for greed in the factories that made the CRT monitors.If they don't block the radiation properly on those CRT's,who is getting it?Do you trust their cheap junk? NOT ME.They are su... | |
| Output tube radiation exposure - thoughts? Those audio frequencies are probably a lot less worrisome than the computer you answered on, especially if it has a CRT.There is more stray radiation on the power lines in the wall above your head,or that lamp cord when you sleep. | |
| What's your favorite Turntable tweak? Something with a lot of mass under it to dampen vibrations.Ofcourse setup,and cleaning is a must. | |
| Trying to sharpen the vocals...EQ related question The 2 1/2" cubes just can't produce mids.You might be able toforce some out of them with an EQ,but at a loss of over driving the little drivers.The mids are most likely trapped in the woofer box.They contain a 5 1/4" woofer,a good size for mids.Bo... | |
| Elusive Tube-Amp Hum DON'T FORGET!!!TUBE AMP VOLTAGES COULD GET OVER 600 VOLTS+++If you don't know how to check and discharge the HIGH VOLTAGESkeep out. The caps could stay charged like a high voltage battery for many hours. Turning the amp off while the music is play... | |
| Elusive Tube-Amp Hum If you or your friends aren't good at doing this,a dealer in your area shouldn't have any problems,unless they don't workon tube amps.Then try a guitar amp tech.They should have tubeamp skills,or tell you otherwise. |