ajxd

I only like the early stuff. After that they sold out.

Fair enough. I'll check back in the threads and see what you posted since I'm curious. I appreciate your opinion since obviously you know more about chemicals and their interactions by your schooling than I definitely do.
 
Funny because I use this method myself from time to time though typically I use a Onzow Zerodust as my primary stylus cleaning tool. Honestly though that sounds a lot more like a manufacturing defect with the stylus' bond to the cantilever than a problem simply caused by using a Magic Eraser. I guess that could be operator error also. Either way I imagine all we can do is speculate about why or how that happened. Personally speaking, I've yet to damage any stylus and I can't argue with the price point either. One box for a couple bucks will last you a life time. I guess you just have to accept the potential risk whenever you mess with your stylus. Just the nature of such a delicate instrument.

Sorry, should've posted Triton X-###, as 100 or 114 have been used. I've used them interchangeably when making protein lysis buffers. X-114 is "better" due to greater solubility in water low temps, but also separates from water to forming a detergent phase at higher temps.
 
As for Kodak's notice; I posted it in this thread I believe (or one of the other 100 record cleaning threads), and even posted what chemicals were in it. As a molecular biologist, and now a metagenomic scientist, I'm a stickler for the unseen. Though I do agree, the tiny amount you are putting into your cleaner shouldn't be detrimental, I would hate to find out the hard way if it was bad.
 
For example, there's a lot of people using MagicEraser for cleaning their stylus. I read two different people who lowered their tonearm onto the pad, raised it, and noticed a tiny black dot on the pad... it was their diamond tip. Sure, 1 in 1,000,000 chance... but it can happen.

I can't find the direct link, and got so mad re-reading all the Jimmeh posts (if you want some entertainment RaeInn, search the term Jimmeh on this site...). But, I did find this photo from Laura Dearborn's book.

Sub $100? Do $150 and get the squeaky clean and a shop vac. Read my recent thread. 

It arrived. Out of the box, I love it. The platter is a bit loud, but considering you'll be using it with a shop-vac... not an issue. I received the MKIII. As you can see, he updated the record clamp. Its not just a hockey puck, but now a hockey puck with a nice carrying frame. What impressed me a lot is the tube, as it included adapters for 10" and 7" records. The top of the tube has an air-valve to help with more/less suction. He also included a prototype for the record cleaning brush.
 
I purchased a Stanley 1.5hp mini shop-vac for $15 (http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Wet-Vacuum-Gallon-Horsepower/dp/B006EHYD24?ie=UTF8&keywords=stanley%20shop&qid=1464120863&ref_=sr_1_8&sr=8-8  though cheaper at Wal-Mart), and its a nice deal for $150. I will be doing some testing during the next few days, and will update how I think it works.

Re-read Tardy's post.

New group on facebook, if anyone is interested, made for music lovers, posting records and discussion.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/vinyljunky/

Re-read Tardy's post.

Gotta argue this. A lot of these solutions are water based. Some close to 75% DI-water. And rinse solutions are typically 95% DI-water...
 
But yes. Humidity is the devil too. I don't see any issue with acrylic platter.

If you're record is dirty, it will make noise. If you remove some dirt, it will be less noisey. 

Damn it I wanna go

Damn it I wanna go

Good one. But knowing these two, they could probably afford a house. At least a condo.

Good one. But knowing these two, they could probably afford a house. At least a condo.

Don't worry ajxd, I got this one;
 
 
 
Get a room you two. 

More photos/angles of the cartridge would help.

I've not heard any ADAM speakers no and it's not a brand I'm really aware of hence not knowing they weren't ribbons but I've heard enough other Active speakers both good and bad so as my learned colleague says read a little further.
As someone who builds amplifiers in my spare time my preference to external amplification is from an electronic engineering standpoint, that and the amplifiers I generally build contain valves which tend to not like being in closed boxes with magnets
 
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And now I've got to go and find some ADAM's to listen to, I make a point of listening to as much sound equipment as I possibly can in one lifetime and I can't hold an opinion on something until I've heard it.

Speakers are ADAM Tensor Alpha's, a German made 5 way design. Turntable is German too, a Brinkmann LaGrange.
They are air motion transformers not ribbons. Sounds like you haven't heard a well engineered active system to me.

Got this from Gordon Combs over the weekend.

Got this from Gordon Combs over the weekend.

Got this from Gordon Combs over the weekend.

God I just read the "Weights" section. What an absolute ignorant person. "I wanted the heaviest weight" oh ok.

Wet clean only with a vacuum.