jtimothya
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| Thumbs up for ultrasonic record cleaning 80kHz is much quieter than 40kHz. A combination of both frequencies gives the best results. 40kHz means larger vacuum bubbles with greater implosive force,. 80kHz yields less force but more, smaller bubbles.@j_damon - 40 degrees C is too hot. | |
| Thumbs up for ultrasonic record cleaning @slaw In an RO system the charcoal filter is typically last in order to not introduce its ’fines’ (particulates) into other filters. Yet experiments are worth trying. Keep posting so we learn your results. | |
| Thumbs up for ultrasonic record cleaning Upon having everything filled and ready to go with the carbon filter I had bought before the old tank bit the dust, I fired it up and black water was filling the tank...... Note to self, (Always, run water through a new carbon filter well, befo... | |
| Frustrated with Vinly Needless to say, a record is a dirt magnet. The record can’t help it -- attracting dirt is part of its DNA. Dibasic lead stearate or cadmium or other esters of stearic acid make up as much as 2 percent of the vinyl compound. These add... | |
| Lamm phono stage LP2.1 Deluxe with low output ZYX MC cart I recently used a 0.35mv Fuuga on the same Lamm LP2.1 + a Lamm L2.1 Ref and that combo was fine, but I would not go much lower in output. Imo, moving coils delivering 0.25mv or less need more than 60dB of gain. I believe Lamm could swap out the... | |
| Vinyl cleaning and alcohol @simna What do you mean the negative effect of this "coating" is?Nothing, because I never said anything about a "negative effect". I thought it was helpful to tell people what the product is. I prefer not to use it. We're talking about L'Art du ... | |
| Vinyl cleaning and alcohol @lewm I also advocate a distilled water rinse after cleaning with my own mixture of isopropanol, non-ionic detergent, and water. Otherwise, I do believe the detergent can leave a residue What detergent do you use?Detergent can leave a residue... | |
| Vinyl cleaning and alcohol About L'Art du Son: As long it's not harmfull for the vinyle and the result is good, what's the problem?It's unnecessary for cleaning imo. But If you want a coating on your records, do as you prefer. | |
| Vinyl cleaning and alcohol Regarding Versa-Clean’s high TDH ...... It is recommend to do, as terry9 says, " heroic rinsing". No doubt. Using the solution formula I outlined gets records clean without need for a packaged product.If the solution used is clean after records ar... | |
| Vinyl cleaning and alcohol Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) does an excellent job and is quite safe unless mis-used. Do a Web search on "vinyl chemical compatibility". There is lot's of information available for those willing to do a little homework. Here's one chart: https://ww... | |
| A Worthwhile Untrasonic Cleaner https://thevinylpress.com/timas-diy-rcm/ | |
| Breakdown of Turntable Performance The amplitude portion of the musical waveform comes from the cartridge, but the frequency portion, the time element of that waveform, comes from the turntable. The most important characteristics for a turntable are stable speed accuracy and low no... | |
| VAN DEN HUL Would VDH ddt ii special work well with that tonearm?Maybe. The problem in knowing more is the lack of requisite specifications published on-line by van den Hul for the DDT-II Special. vdH publishes most specs on the inside of the lid of a cart... | |
| Cartridge Set Up Essentials Mijostyn - you talk a lot and love to name drop but you simply don't have enough experience to know what's possible in high-end audio. Precision alignment makes a significant positive difference. You can deny that but it just reflects your lack ... | |
| Isonic vs Kirmuss vinyl record cleaner Will ultrasonic cleaning in general be a noticeable improvement over the VPI? Thanks for your help That depends on your technique and the cleaning fluid. If you use AIVS enzyme fluids, and do several rinse steps, you can get records reasonably ... |