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Best value record cleaner/cleaning system
I have found steam cleaners on Amazon and videos on You Tube.My current regime takes (20) minutes per record. Is labor intensive already. The extra step of steam cleaning will add more time and looks messy. I will continue to look into it and imag... 
Best value record cleaner/cleaning system
I have seen mention of obtaining steam cleaning equipment from Walgreens and Mapleshade and KAB. Any thoughts on the best one?  
Best value record cleaner/cleaning system
slaw,Yes, I think that we are mostly on the same page with equipment and methods.My method takes 20 minutes per record.Yes, labor intensive. I think steam cleaning would be great; Can you or Rushton point me in the right direction for equipment an... 
Best Record You Have Ever heard
mmakshak,Quicksilver; Happy Trails. Great record!!!!!! Back to the OPs rule; to many to pick one. I have most that are mentioned so far.Casino Royal, Dusty Springfield, Burt Bacharach is everything HP said it was; if you have the right copy/ press... 
Best value record cleaner/cleaning system
 slaw,Last I heard from Dave Burton @ "Record Genie" .com Is that he really has NOT made money but does stay busy with his record cleaning services and three (3) young kids.If I stay focused; I can clean (5) records in an hr. Will I complete all o... 
Best value record cleaner/cleaning system
Rhoneman,Great work; finding a cost effective ultasonic record cleaning system. All vinyl lovers should take note of your contribution to clean vinyl. 
AFI FLAT Record Flatener
Howard,Thanks for your continuation to this thread. I am interested in how to acquire an AFI Flat. Please Do post the details. Also your findings on further use of the Relax Cycle. It is a spendy piece of gear; but what isn't in this hobby?I am a ... 
Best value record cleaner/cleaning system
I have been happy with my VPI 16.5 for 26yrs and still works perfectly. I then found out about Dave Burton- "Record Genie" his service will clean your records with an Audiodesk or Klaudio ultrasonic machine or both. Also uses a Furutek D'Mag.Very ... 
My personal experience with Direct Drive versus Belt Drive
lancelock- Congrats on the new Technics TT. I too would be interested in further thoughts; especially if you are using the same cartridge. I have a 28yr old LP12 and a new Kuzma Stabi S and am happy with both. But, have a second system and room th... 
Relaxing Records for Better Sound - Using the AFI FLAT
bluewolf,Is the AFI record Flat distributed in the US? By who?ThanksNorb 
Relaxing Records for Better Sound - Using the AFI FLAT
bluewolf,I appreciate your follow up review of the AFI Flattener. An expensive accessory to be sure. Probably worth it to the die-hards among us vinyl fans with some spare $. 
When and how did you, if at all, realize vinyl is better?
sevs,I admit it; I am a digital dummy. I would like to post my system and pictures. Don't know how. I am a vinyl guy. 3000 LPs; 83 CDsIf you would post a quick method; I would appreciate it.Thanks in advance.nkonor 
I'm melting!!
I had similar thing happen to the rear synthetic feet on my Spectral DMA 360s. They did not get gooey, but did melt and looked like ugly plastic cookies.Came off easy. To to upgrade to the new feet, Spectral charged me $900.00. Granted, the amps a... 
Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback
astro58goThanks for Elusive Disk info and tip on cleaning the underside of Audiodesk wiper blades.nkonor 
What's your latest album purchase?
Waited 10 months to receive Santana Abraxas UD1S. Spectacular! I understand that there is a rare German pressing that might be its equal or better? Anyone know about this German pressing? Who pressed it? When? Whether eBay or other source to obtai...