shanesawkool Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Hello everyone, I've been collecting records since I received a player last Christmas, and the one issue in terms of audio playback on these machines that has consistently dogged me since then is that the needle on my player is often clouded with dust and other debris, typically only after playing one song. Does anyone have any advice for ensuring that debris stays off the needle? I frequently clean my records with a brush and cleaning solution, and I use a separate brush to remove unwanted material off of the needle. If anyone has any suggestion for ensuring that dust stays off of my records, it would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanesawkool Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 Is this not the right place to have posted an inquiry like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plarocks Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 VPI record cleaning machine. https://www.musicdirect.com/cleaning-machines/vpi-165-basic-bundle Brushes and liquid don’t do squat except move the dirt around. faaip de oiad and highfives 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaty McBoatface Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Maybe clean your room? tape, faaip de oiad and HardlineKid 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjorn Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Not to be rude, but it does sound like there may be excessive dust floating around in your room. I used a vacuum RCM similar to the VPI model for a few years, but after moving to Europe I've had to go without, and I honestly don't notice a significant difference. I don't get much dirt built-up, if at all on my stylus, and I only brush it after every 5-10 sides I play. RCM's are definitely nice to have, but if there's a lot of extra dust floating around they can only do so much. An air purifier might actually help, and it would cost much less than a VPI. faaip de oiad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanesawkool Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 20 hours ago, Plarocks said: VPI record cleaning machine. https://www.musicdirect.com/cleaning-machines/vpi-165-basic-bundle Brushes and liquid don’t do squat except move the dirt around. Thanks! I'll pull up the $900 I totally am in possession of to spend on something that will improve the sound of my plastic. Perhaps I should get out of this game before it gets too expensive... Plarocks, faaip de oiad, Boaty McBoatface and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffbloom Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) On 8/7/2021 at 4:21 AM, shanesawkool said: Thanks! I'll pull up the $900 I totally am in possession of to spend on something that will improve the sound of my plastic. Perhaps I should get out of this game before it gets too expensive... The alternative was to clean your room... Edited August 9, 2021 by Buffbloom mitchard, whoa and Plarocks 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N8TRU Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Found another first time poster that will never contribute to the boards again. Plarocks and HardlineKid 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 On 8/6/2021 at 6:23 AM, Plarocks said: Brushes and liquid don’t do squat except move the dirt around. Huh? I don’t think you’re doing it right then (but if you’ve got a VPI I guess it doesn’t matter). OneThreeOneTwo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardlineKid Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 11 hours ago, shanesawkool said: Thanks! I'll pull up the $900 I totally am in possession of to spend on something that will improve the sound of my plastic. Perhaps I should get out of this game before it gets too expensive... Maybe you should just sell all your vinyl now Boaty McBoatface and Plarocks 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plarocks Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 (edited) On 8/7/2021 at 1:31 PM, mike said: Huh? I don’t think you’re doing it right then (but if you’ve got a VPI I guess it doesn’t matter). If you want to hear what the LP actually sounds like, you need one of these machines. Not using one, and listening to your vinyl is like looking through a pair of glasses you never cleaned on both sides. But now, the VPI actually cleans them. 👍🏻 Edited August 9, 2021 by Plarocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Does your table have a dust cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntslash Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 2 hours ago, timsimmons said: Does your table have a dust cover? My dust cover always gets dusty. There is a thick layer of dust on it right now. Does anyone have any tips or tricks to prevent this? I don't want to do any dusting and can't afford a solution that automatically removes dust particles from the air. Do they make dust cover covers? whoa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaty McBoatface Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 36 minutes ago, ntslash said: My dust cover always gets dusty. There is a thick layer of dust on it right now. Does anyone have any tips or tricks to prevent this? I don't want to do any dusting and can't afford a solution that automatically removes dust particles from the air. Do they make dust cover covers? I have a cat who loves to walk all over my dust cover. So I placed a dish towel and small framed picture over it to keep her off. Now I realize I have accidentally invented a dust cover cover! Mars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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throwgncpr Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 excellent. cat gifs. this thread is finally reaching its maximum VC potential Plarocks, Mars and Boaty McBoatface 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneThreeOneTwo Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I assume you own a lot of books and have your vinyl and book shelves close to each other? If so, dust those shelves once a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaty McBoatface Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 6 hours ago, throwgncpr said: excellent. cat gifs. this thread is finally reaching its maximum VC potential Plarocks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 https://www.etsy.com/listing/680468105/custom-turntable-cover-faux-leather-in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwgncpr Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 On 8/9/2021 at 1:52 PM, ntslash said: Do they make dust cover covers? lol, apparently: 1 hour ago, Shitty Rambo said: https://www.etsy.com/listing/680468105/custom-turntable-cover-faux-leather-in y'all dirty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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