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| Where is the significant point of diminishing returns on hi-end turntable? I think the point of diminishing returns moves along a spectrum, depending on the rest of your system, how "dialed in" it is (which is something that takes time after living with various components and getting the most out of them) and the nature ... | |
| Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback Thanks, both. (Rush and Oilman). I have a local contact for Elma, which is on my shortlist. Oil- I have been wading through that DIY thread for a while. Lot's to digest.best,bill hart | |
| Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback Oilman-makes sense to me. What US unit are you using? I had mentioned in another thread that having field replaceable parts would make great sense. Your 'foil test' seems to be one some manufacturers themselves use, which led me to wonder whether ... | |
| Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback Isn't the point of rotating the disc in the US cleaner to even out the effect of the standing waves? | |
| Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback Isn't there a math formula for calculating bath size, number and frequency of US transducers and surface area to be "cleaned"? I agree that multiple methods seem to work synergistically. And in exploring the industrial side of US cleaning (not vi... | |
| Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback Fantastic! Good for you. The DIY approach takes us back to the roots of the hobby. Being able to share what you have learned, via the Net, makes your efforts valuable to a far larger group of people than in the "good old days" when information was... | |
| VPI versus Ultrasonic cleaners There are literally hundreds, if not thousands of threads on the Internet about different methods of cleaning records. Leaving aside some of the more extreme methods--using hair shampoo with conditioner to reduce static or scrubbing a record with ... | |
| Your first component that was "special" Probably my first pair of Quad loudspeakers, circa 1973. They changed how I perceived recorded music. Also notable for its time was the ARC SP 3-a-1. I suspect it sounds quite dated now, but when it was new, there was really nothing like it (other... | |
| Kuzma tables/arms? Never used the "pipe bomb" but I've owned two of Kuzma's tables--the Reference and the XL--and still run the XL with a fairly early Airline arm. Build quality is exceptional, Franc is right on the front line with customers when they have issues--h... | |
| Viva, no longer a fan If fracescode’s statement of the manufacturer’s position is accurate, that not only hurts the used market for potential purchasers but limits the market for new product purchasers- the original buyer of the piece new is going to have a harder time... | |
| Viva, no longer a fan Davey- the car market may be a good example. At least it was, back when I was buying exotics. Cars sold in the States have to meet all kinds of regulatory standards-- from crash-worthiness to EPA standards. There were many instances where a very c... | |
| Viva, no longer a fan @michaela : perhaps that is true. I don’t know enough of the facts here since the OP does have a piece of gear that is ex-US. I’ll give you one example. Years ago, I bought a piece of consumer electronics (video) from a dealer in the States and it... | |
| Viva, no longer a fan Guys: My main point in the earlier posts here was to distinguish between grey market and 'authorized' for the market goods, not whether it was covered by warranty or whether it was repair or upgrade. I think the question raised--and reiterated by ... | |
| Finding Pure Water for Record Cleaning - very long It is a very comprehensive and thoughtful piece. I’ve referred to it more than once. Here’s a good summary of the pros and cons of different water "purification" methods by a well-known company that makes the equipment used by labs, hospitals and ... | |
| Viva, no longer a fan @larryi - thumbs up.@unsound - I respectfully disagree- the issue is a consumer issue as well. We seem to want it all- low prices, ready availability and support. What’s that saying? You can only have two out of three: good, cheap and fast? I don’... |