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| Revel Performa F228 Be speaker... thoughts? @troidelover, you have eclectic tastes in music. Bravo!Generally speaking, speakers, like most other audio components, should be matched or appropriate for the components you'll be using them with, your sound room dimensions, acoustical properties... | |
| Power conditioner some say yes and some say no. There is an excellent recent article on this by John Atkinson in Stereophile; you know, the guy that does all the measurements. It’s worth the read. Of course, there are many other articles on this, as well. From what I’ve read, there are many fac... | |
| Record Cleaning Machines @sokogear, I was suggesting using a mini-fan, instead of blowing on a record.Like you, I also use a carbon fiber record brush (Audioquest Anti-Static). I could be wrong but I don't see how this would damage the grooves of a record treated with LAS... | |
| Record Cleaning Machines @miillercarbon, too funny! Loved the video clip! If no one ever enters the vinyl inner sanctum, how do the records get there? Automation? Level 4 Lab protocols? Then again, the slot in the wall would violate those protocols. Perhaps retro-fitting... | |
| Record Cleaning Machines But, but, but, but...blowing or gently exhaling on a record before play? Wouldn't it be better to use one of those small personal fans, instead? I would think a person exhaling, even gently so, on a record would have the propensity for depositing,... | |
| Record Cleaning Machines @antinn, by way of a P.S., I'm guessing Walter Davies (REST HIS SOUL!), was comfortable using IPA. The LAST RCM Fluid is 20% IPA. Frankly, I found this very surprising! Seems like a very high concentration, judged by everything I've read, thus far... | |
| Record Cleaning Machines @antinn, I'm aware of the debate between those who eschew the use of IPA in any record cleaning concoction for fear of damaging vinyl/PVC and those who disagree, arguing that a small proportion is not only perfectly safe but, indeed, indispensable... | |
| Record Cleaning Machines @oregon : high quality microfiber cloth. | |
| Record Cleaning Machines Sokogear, I use the Audioquest Anti-Static Record Brush before & after every record side (same with the Onzow) but not in a wet-cleaning regimen. My Knosti Disco Antistat that I use for a final rinse after US cleaning has goat hair brushes. ... | |
| Record Cleaning Machines Sokogear, I hear 'ya! This may sound paradoxical at this point but it's a lot easier than it sounds; that is, once you get or decide upon what your cleaning approach is going to be.I use a carbon fiber brush, as well. I also use an Onzow stylus cl... | |
| Record Cleaning Machines Neil, I just want to say THANK YOU, again; not only for your guidance specifically related to my queries but, more importantly, to the education your are so graciously providing to all of us interested in this subject. I'd be lying if I said I und... | |
| Record Cleaning Machines Neil, what do you think of this idea: (a) replace the Mofi Super Record Wash in the ultrasonic tank with a solution of distilled water and 1% Alconox Liquinox or (b) add 0.05% Alconox Liquinox to the Super Record Wash or (c) do the same using Terg... | |
| What do "audiophiles" use to judge equipment? WOW! And I thought starting a discussion about cables was the quickest way to start a fight in an empty bar!Clearly, modesty, humility and respect are not principles some audiophiles live by! Surly animus serves only to reinforce the OP's preconc... | |
| Record Cleaning Machines All I can say to the skeptics of the efficacy of cleaning records, including brand spanking new records and those that have been fastidiously cared for since purchase, is that cleaning them does, indeed, benefit audio performance. Of course, like ... | |
| Record Cleaning Machines Neil, thought you might find this interesting. I certainly did!According to a representative of MoFi, Super Record Wash is, indeed, a "high-surface-tension water composition". The response I got to my question about this was that "the high surfac... |