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| "Cleaning" Vinyl Makes It Worse Not Better! @vitussl101 the reason I gave you a little detail (i.e. more, evidently, than your mind can handle) was to attempt to point out that there are many different record cleaning methodologies (i.e. different equipment, conditions, fluid temperatures... | |
| "Cleaning" Vinyl Makes It Worse Not Better! @vitussl101 Again, I cannot emphasize enough how important I think it is for all those interested in record cleaning to read "Precision Aqueous Cleaning of: Vinyl Records" at the Vinyl Press. BTW, if you haven't already figured this out, "antinn... | |
| Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative” @ezstreams CONGRATTULATIONS on making it to the light at the end of the tunnel! That's an awfully lovely TT to let lie fallow! I also have a record collection predominantly from the 60s through the 80s which are in great shape. I'm in the proce... | |
| MusicDirect,, I received their thick, presumably annual catalogue, once, after making a relatively expensive purchase. Since then, I've made other comparatively less expensive purchases over the years, including gift purchases. They even sent one of those thi... | |
| "Cleaning" Vinyl Makes It Worse Not Better! @vitussl101 Yes, I know what you mean. The little bottle you're talking about is Mofi's Ultra Record Wash concentrate for ultrasonic cleaning machines. Again, you can make your own for a fraction of the cost. | |
| "Cleaning" Vinyl Makes It Worse Not Better! @vitussl101 I've used Mofi's Super Record Wash (nothing else with or added to it) in an US machine at room temp with excellent results. While doing so, I've never allowed the fluid temperature to exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit. However, Mofi doesn... | |
| "Cleaning" Vinyl Makes It Worse Not Better! Like most things in audiophile land, it all comes down to how much you want to spend. Want easy, no fuss and effective? Get the Degritter Mark II. Want a more inexpensive alternative that will be just as effective but more laborious? Fashion a... | |
| Integrated Amplifier Recommendations Needed @samdance I tend not to recommend anything I haven't owned & enjoyed and/or been very impressed with in serious seat-time in auditions. That being said, there is definitely a synergy or compatibility that needs to be considered when it comes ... | |
| AR XA turntable needs new cartridge... Crustycoot makes an excellent point to take notice of! You might want to consult with a reputable high-end shop that knows a thing or two about TTs, have them do a tune-up of that TT, make sure it is well-lubricated and have them install the new ... | |
| Physical degradation of CD's @no_regrets many "experts" (e.g. professional audiophile reviewers; electronic engineers; neuroscientists; etc.) would argue that break-in or burn-in time for various audiophile sound system components is a myth. Of course, there are some who ar... | |
| Integrated Amp - Narrowing Down to 2 @kinglek the last time I upgraded my amplification source, a couple of knowledgeable audiophile friends told me that I'd have to spend, at least, 8 to 10K to obtain significantly superior sound quality over today's more reasonably priced integrate... | |
| Non-Audiophile Audiophile question! @czarivey Interesting question! I don't think it matters if you're facing speakers in a two-channel system or have them placed directly at your back. Your ears function as the receiver(s) of sound. As such, I would think the normal consideratio... | |
| ??? How Much Would You Spend ??? @freediver "smallish room" (whatever the hell that means), "no eye towards any future upgrade", etc., my recommendation would be to start with matching the power source and speakers. You'll have to juggle the ratio on that one. However, that bei... | |
| Kirmuss 'In the Groove' Ultrasonic Record Restorer - Upscale Audio Edition @knollbrent first off, I have never used a Kirmuss machine but have seen several full demonstrations of Kirmuss and others using this/these machine(s). Based on this, I do agree that it requires a hell of a lot more time than I am willing to inve... | |
| Speakers or Turntable upgrade There are many ways to go with your upgrade(s). That being said, keep in mind that speakers are always the business end of any sound system. Spend some serious seat-time, if you can, with a pair of Revel F206. I have no idea how these might mat... |