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Best Solution for Ultra Sonic Cleaning
Hi Darmento, I received your PM asking for more specific clarification about the exact amounts of chemicals used in my formula to mix up cleaning fluid for a 1.5 Gallon (6L) ultrasonic tank. I thought it would be most useful to reply here in case ... 
Best Solution for Ultra Sonic Cleaning
Whart, thanks for the mention. Darmento, the formula I've found to work best is the one I've published in my essay at Positive Feedback, which you can find here: https://positive-feedback.com/audio-discourse/rushton-paul-diy-approach-ultrasonic-cl... 
My first Tube Amplifier
Marantz Model 9 - purchased used in 1975 for $300. Really solid with those EL-34 tubes set in pentode, but truly beautiful when set in triode. Just a lovely amp. 
Suggestions for Solo Violin Recordings
Nice recommendations so far. Love the suggestions for Kyung Wha Chung, Rachel Podger, Sigiswald Kuijken and Johanna Martzy. I will add a few additional artists whose performances are always worth watching out for:Chiara BanchiniLisa Batiatishvil... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
David Oistrakh performing Hindemith's Violin Concerto and Bruch's Scottish Fantasy with Horenstein/LSO on the ORG 45rpm reissue of this great Decca recording. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Another day with Martinu, this afternoon it's been his Madrigals for various combinations of violin, viola, piano, flute, oboe, bassoon... with the Dartington Ensemble on Hyperion A66133. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Martinu, Concerto for Cello & Orchestra,  Kosler/CzechPO, Chuchro -vc, Supraphon 110 1535 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bach Cello Suites - Mstislav Rostropovich - Warner Bros Michael Rabin - The Magic Bow - with Slatkin/Hollywood Bowl Syn Orch, Impex reissueJennifer Warnes - Famous Blue Raincoat - 45rpm reissue by Cisco 
Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback
Very innovative rinse and vacuum drying solution, Spencer! Great to hear of your success with the US cleaning process. Happy New Year! 
What's been playing on your turntable and what turntable is it ?
Beethoven, Symphony No. 9, Wojciech Kajski and the Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Tacet L 219. New recording, new vinyl release. Walker Audio Proscenium Gold turntable and Blue Electric Magic Diamond cartridge retipped by Soundsmith.You’ll... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Beethoven, Symphony No. 9, Wojciech Kajski and the Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra. (Yes, the fourth side really does play backwards - from the spindle out.) I have been collecting this series since it first started and have consistently bee... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
George Antheil’s Symphony No. 4 with Eugene Goossens and the London Symphony Orchestra, circa 1958. Everest SDBR 6013.And followed by Ginastra's Estancia ballet suite on the flip side. Nice stuff! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I always enjoy scrolling through this thread because it prompts me to pull out records I haven't heard in a long time. But recently the posts have included music, artists and groups I simply have never heard about! This simply demonstrates the tre... 
Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback
Hi nkonor, glad to hear you're finding some bits of information in this thread that you can apply! Thanks for contributing. I've not used a disc flattener and don't have an opinion about their effectiveness. I'm old school enough to remember discu... 
Projector Advice
I do a lot of group presentations and have been pleased with this Epson 6220 model that I've used for about 3 years now. It has 3000 lumens but I've never had a problem in any room up to capacities of about 70 people and projection distances of 20...