stltrains

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Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
Jahaira i use Walkers enzyme. There are others who sell it also. 
PC: Synergistic Tesla, Lessloss, Transparent MM
This is my thoughts on this, I bought two when Liudas was running the 500 special due to delays in manufacturing. I went with LessLoss after Tvad and others wrote some fine things that these PCs do for your gear. When they arrived and i un boxed t... 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
Hdm i kind of evolved my lp cleaning method in the past 2 years. I was strictly manual with using Disc Dr.s wash with locally bought distilled water along with MFSL brushes on a large lazy susan. I also used a small shop vac with the little attach... 
Cartridge mount screws - stainless steel
Maril555 i have been using Nanomount and Lp Coupling systems with my Aries Three. Both are a real step up for better sound from your lps improved detail, air, clarity. I will be selling the coupling system and Aries as i have moved in another dire... 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
Heres a question for you guys and gals, We all know that lps we buy need the whole clean routine. My question is lps we already have cleaned by other than steaming methods. Has any one gone over those cleaned lps and made one or two passes with th... 
Finding ultra-pure water locally...
Hdm and Jtimothya thanks for the info for Thermo Scientific Nerl Diagnostics i just got off the phone with a very nice lady and orderd 12 pints of there Reagent Grade Water. Next time i will go with a 5 gallon order. Steaming lps does use more wat... 
Amp Shootout: S-30, Ref 9 V2 SE, Raven, DAD-M100
Ait how a ref 9 SE V2 not integrating in your system is interesting. Lucky for me i am not having any problems with SE V2 connecting with my Tyler Linbrook Sigs and system. I am getting a full wide stage with all the air, resolution, power and mig... 
Cartridge mount screws - stainless steel
Tshulba i have found brass is the best for anything to do with audio. Try getting brass screws. 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
Tom what interesting info on water. I am a big drinker of Ozarka Spring water. Dont know if my local market has there Distilled water. Your tests dont lie and .3 TDS is i would think good enough. Like you i have two vac towers for my 16.5 and use ... 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
Do any of you have any sources for pure water. I have done some research on line and it seems that ultra pure h2o can be rather expensive. I went through a 16oz bottle of Walkers water for 21 lps.Not trying to get to crazy with this but after sear... 
VPI SDS Newbie
Autodexr get in touch if you are interested in getting a SDS unit. 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
Gregm is you are interested in a EV-1 i have one for sale. If you would like it get in touch. 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
Another convert. After seeing this thread on top for months i had to give steaming a try. Went to Walgreens and got the Perfection steamer for 29.99. Used the long nozzle with the bent adapter. The only worthy water i had was from my Walker system... 
Generic cleaning/fluid applicator brushes
For 12 bucks you cant beat a vpi HW 17 brush and use it manually. They supply one with 16.5 including there lp cleaner, it has a black handle. That handle triples the cost though and you dont need it. Works better than others i have tried. It wont... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Clio09 this is what i think Joseph is doing with his options in a line stage preamp. 2.1 is available in what needs the buyer wants for his system or what he can afford. And a good thing i think. I would be interested in what your thoughts are if ...