Bierbelly

Dr Jimmeh and Mr Jim... (Google Quadrophenia)

I suppose logic and science are unwelcome in the face of belief...as it ever was...

Sorry, just being a smartass...fn newbies.

If you're not far from northern VA, I have a vintage Pioneer PL 12D I would like to sell. Needs a new belt...thats about $10. From what I've read below, will also need a preamp for modern equipment. Vintage Audio Technica cartridge included. Both circa mid 1970s.

Nope. Besides shenanigans (who can be more of an expert on this subject), as an expert on this topic, you are wrong.

Correct, nothing fixes worn grooves.

Incorrect, cleaning is not overrated. Pressing plates have anti-fungals sprayed on them, which can then be transferred to the record. All new records should be cleaned.

Incorrect, Dawn is not as good as anything. It contains a multitude of different chemicals that do not need to be on your stylus.

TAKE HOME MESSAGE: Cleaning records isn't for your record's health, its for the health of your stylus.

I've given this some more thought, and some internet research, FWIW. No doubt thar new discs could have remenants of the release compounds that are used in pressings, but since these are usually silicone oils, they might actually be more beneficial to leave on the surfaces in the long run. Very slippery and therefore provide lubricant to the grooves. Very unreactive, so wont hurt any of the components of the stylus either.

Antimicrobials? What kind? They'd need to be pretty reactive to affect any of the diamond, cantilever arm (aluminum, or even more exotic/less reactive) or the glue, where present, which holds them together. From what I can tell, the glues are proprietary, so its difficult to assess their chemical resistance, but its likely pretty high.

Well, if you keep them in a sleeve, they don't really get that dirty.  

Might have found a buyer locally...could be a record shop owner, who knows.

Seriously dude has been banned like 4x. Can we just IP ban him?

Not me.  I just got here.

Why is that so hard to believe?

Discogs is your friend. How many do you have

Well over 300.  Just poured over them the other night trying to match records with sleeves.  Most sleeves are generic though.  It's mostly C&W, like 50s to late 60s.  A few Elvis, Ray Charles...you get the idea.  Old juke stuff.

I've worked in molecular labs for over 12 years, with extensive chemistry and molecular biology courses during my BSc, MS, and PhD. It has nothing to do with my audio related comforts, it has to do with my scientific knowledge.

I'm a chemist, so explain to me what species or compounds eat PVC and diamond.

Make a list of what you have - let me see that list - and try to sell them as one lot.

Oh yeah, right. I'll sit down and make a list of them all.

Nope. Besides shenanigans (who can be more of an expert on this subject), as an expert on this topic, you are wrong.

 

Correct, nothing fixes worn grooves.

 

Incorrect, cleaning is not overrated. Pressing plates have anti-fungals sprayed on them, which can then be transferred to the record. All new records should be cleaned.

 

Incorrect, Dawn is not as good as anything. It contains a multitude of different chemicals that do not need to be on your stylus.

 

TAKE HOME MESSAGE: Cleaning records isn't for your record's health, its for the health of your stylus.

Dawn plus rinse with distilled...all gone.  BTW, if I'm not mistaken, the stylus is made of diamond...pretty tough and unreactive.  

I know, I know, record collectors/audiophiles need their comfort zones.  How many stylii has anyone actually worn out?

I thought 7s died in the early 70s

Lets go CAPS!

no dont throw them away! discogs is a decent place to gauge value of records. popsike too

Could spend 2-3x on shipping. Besides, its clear that demographics are against me. Who is interested in old music...except those older than me?

Crap, they're all in homes by now...well, not the Springsteen fans...though they should be

Cleaning is over-rated. No amount of cleaning fixes worn grooves.

When I was a young audiophile, there was some kind of "ionic" generator that you'd mount near your cartridge that would allegedly neutralize the static charge buildup...LOL

Just posting something to get up to date on mobile

See, now that was helpful! Now I know someplace to go for valuations. Clearly the best way to get rid of my 45s is in the trashcan

OK, fair enough.  Did a little research, and it's not worth that much.  I wasn't aware that 45s were still being released as late as '84, so I thought this must be a promotional copy or a juke copy.  Probably worth more than a buck, though.

There are a lot of Springsteen junkies, though, you know.

1984 45 rpm. Double hit: Dancing in the Dark and Pink Cadillac. Both sides look pristine. In Columbia jacket.

Best offer over $25. Will ship.

Did/have you found a source for the drive belt? That will need to be replaced, without doubt. I have a PL 12D. It was a pretty decent, well respected no frills turntable in its day. Low wow and flutter for a reasonable price. Mine has an Audio Technia cartridge.

Wow, haven't thought about this stuff for years.

Late 50s thru early 70s mostly. Lots of C&W, lots of junk, some gems. 8-10 Elvis, 4 Elvis pic jackets...havent found the matching disks yet. Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, Bobby Vinton...you get the idea. 300+ disks, good to fair shape. B sides pristine!

I'm in Northern Virginia...too heavy to ship...if youve got an old juke, these would fill in you empties.

$100 takes them all.

Bier

Newbie old guy here, hoping to find buyers for my old records, equipment. Cant tell where the general situs of this site is? I'm in the Wash DC area...eh, LETS GO CAPS!