dwbasement Posted April 23, 2017 Posted April 23, 2017 On 23/04/2017 at 7:52 AM, tntman said: This is my new inheritance! Some are like made in the 80s! Omg..Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk There are few new release by some famous singer i bought recently, much better sq.Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
tntman Posted April 23, 2017 Author Posted April 23, 2017 So I had a look at some of the discs and because there are quite old.. What's the best way of cleaning them? Do you consider this as a good sample? Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk
aussievintage Posted April 23, 2017 Posted April 23, 2017 Something like this is all I have ever needed. https://www.aussiehifi.com.au/accessories/turntable-accessories/cleaning-tools
stevoz Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 (edited) .......or to begin with, just one of these will do: (Don't bother with a 'name' brand at twice to three times the price). For deeper record cleaning, I use Revirginizer, but I'm sure the Spinclean and other RCM's do a good job too. Edited April 24, 2017 by stevoz 1
seymour Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 If you haven't decided on the turntable yet,check out Audio Connection.They have an Avid Ingenium with a techno arm and rega exact cartridge.Avid have been making hi quality turntables for 20 plus years.The techno arm is a modified rega 250. Their Price is $2000.00. This is a used unit but all of the parts are current products,the Avid retails new for about $2500.00,the techno arn around $2000, Rega Exact $440, so at their asking price this is good buying, 1
fdhfdy Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 I am also new in this field. was advised to pick rp6 with exact cartridge here second hand at snr.(ssp $1990$ ?) it is very nice. and I think rega 3 will be similar to rp6. also it's easy to set up with less tools. I like rp6's sound, smooth with good details. I also created a short video on YouTube. have a look if you are interested.
Wimbo Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 On 22/04/2017 at 11:02 PM, seymour said: Yes you are totally wrong. I started in 1961 (12 years old) and have had turntables ever since. Order of importance is Turntable Tonearm Phono Preamp and Cartridge What price you allocate to each item can vary. The turntable is the base.It has to run at perfect speed with no bearing wobble and be acoustically stable,the engineering costs. Tonearm and cartridge have to be compatible And more important the cartridge has to match the rest of your system. I come from an era when a dealer would lend you 6 cartridges so you go home and test them in your system,spent may weeks doing this and the most expensive one did not always tun out to be the best fit. Martin has been around for a long time and knows his stuff so he has probably got it right for himself. I have owned micro seiki rega.thorens,logic,linn,luxman and currently an Alphason Sonata Expand Totally agree here.
Hergest Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 On 24/04/2017 at 1:52 AM, stevoz said: .......or to begin with, just one of these will do: (Don't bother with a 'name' brand at twice to three times the price). For deeper record cleaning, I use Revirginizer, but I'm sure the Spinclean and other RCM's do a good job too. Expand If you're happy with a non branded then good for you. If you ever get the chance though try an Audioquest brush. I've been through a fair amount of brushes over the years and could never see how one carbon fibre brush could be different from another as they all look exactly the same which makes you think they come out of the same factory. However, the cheaper ones I've found to be all over the shop, some bristles are silly stiff that almost get forced out of your fingers when you brush the record, others are so soft that they just flop about on the top of the grooves and never get down into the depths. Some lose bristles and cover a record with crap. The Audioquest ones are perfect. Better made with the bristles at just the right stiffness to work down into the grooves but not too stiff to make using it a pain and I found I got years more out of an Audioquest than any of the unbranded ones so there really wasn't any savings.
Peter-C Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 According to Michael Fremer you need the new type Audioquest brush.Same price, does a better job.http://www.audioquest.com/audio-enhancements/anti-static-record-brushSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
mwhouston Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 After having a Rega Planar3 with RB300 arm for many decades upgraded to a new Rega r3 with RB330 arm. If you shop ariund you can get them for under $1K. Expect to get 30 years of trouble free use with no service required. Crazy excellent value from a truely great TT. Ortofon carts are again good value for money. Pay about a grand (after decent haggling) and you'll have a cart to match the Rega. 2
TOPSHELF Posted May 7, 2017 Posted May 7, 2017 The cleaner you can get your vinyl the less you will need this. Yes a stylus brush should be part of your routine, there is also the Onzo gel. I wet vacuum all my vinyl and store them in new inners and outers this process is an investment in itself but will give you back more than you put in. Add to that washing your hands before every listening session, a carbon brush over the record before each play. It's about the routine and process there is a reason pristine old vinyl is so expensive as you don't get a second chance with it. I'm absolutely committed to serving my cartridge with the best medium i can deliver to it. Then we are into labels, releases and so on. People comment that its amazing it sounds so good but it can take alot of thought, process and application to get it right, the great thing is that during that journey vinyl still sounds very good. Enjoy the ride but learn to look after the medium and player.Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
Full Range Posted May 7, 2017 Posted May 7, 2017 On 23/04/2017 at 11:14 PM, tntman said: So I had a look at some of the discs and because there are quite old.. What's the best way of cleaning them? Do you consider this as a good sample? Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk Expand All points above offer very good advice However In the first instance you can get a "brand new" 350 GSM microfiber cloth Rince it with water and then squeeze it as dry as possible Fold it to fit your hand Add some metho or window cleaner on the leading edge you plan to use on the record surface Cleaning method Press the cloth on the record while spinning manually with the other hand TAKE care not to wet the Label In most cases this method will do a great job until you can sort out a mechanical cleaning devise
eltech Posted May 9, 2017 Posted May 9, 2017 On 07/05/2017 at 12:05 PM, Full Range said: However In the first instance you can get a "brand new" 350 GSM microfiber cloth Don't use those! They are synthetic and scratch the record.Don't believe me? Put the microfiber cloth around your finger and rub hard in the matrix then look at all the scratches!Just some friendly advice. 1
stevoz Posted May 9, 2017 Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) On 26/04/2017 at 10:16 PM, Hergest said: If you're happy with a non branded then good for you. If you ever get the chance though try an Audioquest brush. I've been through a fair amount of brushes over the years and could never see how one carbon fibre brush could be different from another as they all look exactly the same which makes you think they come out of the same factory. However, the cheaper ones I've found to be all over the shop, some bristles are silly stiff that almost get forced out of your fingers when you brush the record, others are so soft that they just flop about on the top of the grooves and never get down into the depths. Some lose bristles and cover a record with crap. The Audioquest ones are perfect. Better made with the bristles at just the right stiffness to work down into the grooves but not too stiff to make using it a pain and I found I got years more out of an Audioquest than any of the unbranded ones so there really wasn't any savings. Expand On 26/04/2017 at 10:56 PM, Peter-C said: According to Michael Fremer you need the new type Audioquest brush. Same price, does a better job.http://www.audioquest.com/audio-enhancements/anti-static-record-brush Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Expand Yes, I have seen those and I like the look of them. They actually have some viable thinking behind their design with the finger contacts to help with static uptake. Looks to be a fine brush. Edited May 9, 2017 by stevoz
Full Range Posted May 9, 2017 Posted May 9, 2017 On 09/05/2017 at 5:37 AM, eltech said: Don't use those! They are synthetic and scratch the record. Don't believe me? Put the microfiber cloth around your finger and rub hard in the matrix then look at all the scratches! Just some friendly advice. Expand That may be so when the cloth is dry and rubbing hard Used wet and the 350 GSM thickness is softer - and how hard are you going to rub a record ? Needless to say I have many years experience and I use them in my work daily
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