NIN Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I can't decide between the Record Doctor V and the KAB EV-1; they are both in my price range. Can anyone vouch for either of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethrock Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Weren't you just asking which turntable to buy? Put the money from these towards a better table. You don't need one of these yet. Cloudsbelow, circuit bored records and somber_silt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Weren't you just asking which turntable to buy? Put the money from these towards a better table. You don't need one of these yet. Completely agree. Also, weren't you limiting yourself to a $90 budget on speakers? You definitely shouldn't be buying a $200 RCM if that's the case... JumpingBean, Cloudsbelow and somber_silt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Loyd Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I agree, new tt first, but when you do decide to grab a cleaner, I own a the KAB and it is awesome. I read that it's built sturdier than the record doctor from other reviews, and while I can't personally compare the two I can definitely vouch for its sturdiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron666monkey Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 What everyone else has said. Buy a good table and speakers and worry with a cleaner down the road. If you don't have a good TT and speakers you might as well not bother getting into records. I have a VPI 16.5 and it works wonders, a bit pricey, but IMO it's worth every penny. Cloudsbelow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollyronnie Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 What is making everyone's records so dirty? glass realms and Cloudsbelow 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 He's branching out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsgoodtobefree Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 You can actually make a DIY one for under $50. It doesn't look nearly as nice but it's worth saving hundreds of dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudsbelow Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I also have the VPI 16.5.. totally worth it. but then again I have a pretty nice table/amp and speakers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIN Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Does anyone have any experience with this thing? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vinyl-Vac-Record-Cleaner-Vacuum-Wand-Use-Your-Own-Vacuum-On-33s-45s-78s-/310643011047?pt=US_Vinyl_Record_Cleaning&hash=item4853c42de7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 What is making everyone's records so dirty? All new records should be cleaned. The pressing plates are coated with fungicide. Not the best thing for your stylus. albert, copelandkid, NIN and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollyronnie Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 All new records should be cleaned. The pressing plates are coated with fungicide. Not the best thing for your stylus. This is completely silly to me. Cloudsbelow and glass realms 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 This is completely silly to me. it's okay. you're just ignorant. JumpingBean, nothingnatural and agaetisbyrjun 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollyronnie Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 it's okay. you're just ignorant. I know that's right. Me, and the millions of others who have purchased vinyl records without ever washing them. We will never learn. Cloudsbelow and mjglor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I know that's right. Me, and the millions of others who have purchased vinyl records without ever washing them. We will never learn. Well, at least you have a clear understanding of the situation. JumpingBean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Well, at least you have a clear understanding of the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Have you ever felt a brand new record? All kinds of crud on it. Takes a wiping down at the bare minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudsbelow Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I know that's right. Me, and the millions of others who have purchased vinyl records without ever washing them. We will never learn. Millions of people dont do an annual check to see if their smoke alarms work... will they ever learn? clean em.. dont clean em.. dont care. I like the vpi, i wish its replacement and accessory parts werent so damn expensive, for that reason Id go with something else if faced with the choice again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillhole Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Also a KAB-EV1 user. I got lucky and picked mine up second hand. I have zero complaints. It's small, sturdy, easy to drain and does a fantastic job. And the replacement strips that go over the vacuum slot are cheap and they last a while before needing replacement too. You can see how well it does on a clear record. Even suction and the slot is cut to fit right to the run in groove on a standard LP, but also works perfectly fine on 10's and event the few 5's I own. I stand behind the clean brand new records idea as well. Basically see it as why the hell not. Also a chance to ditch the white paper sleeves they come in. Cloudsbelow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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