The Vool Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I normally spit on the record and rub it on the carpet... fatelarso 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smailtronic Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I normally spit on the record and rub it on the carpet... No way dude. After the spit shine, the only thing that really gets them clean is a fine-grit sandpaper. fatelarso 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Loyd Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I just posted some videos of the before and after Audio with the KAB EV-1 if anyone is interested. I cant recommend this thing enough. Under $200 is well worth the money. I have no editing skills, so just listen to each clip (around a minute long) from front to back and you will hear the difference. Before: after using KAB EV-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requiescat Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I just posted some videos of the before and after Audio with the KAB EV-1 if anyone is interested. I cant recommend this thing enough. Under $200 is well worth the money... Definitely does sound better that's for sure! Personally, I was really lucky. I scored my VPI 16.5 from the original owner in damn near mint condition for $225. Not often you stumble upon a great deal like that though. I definitely think for the price-point, the KAB EV-1 is not a bad option to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Loyd Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Definitely does sound better that's for sure! Personally, I was really lucky. I scored my VPI 16.5 from the original owner in damn near mint condition for $225. Not often you stumble upon a great deal like that though. I definitely think for the price-point, the KAB EV-1 is not a bad option to consider. Wow that is an awesome deal! I would have jumped on that too. I just saw someone on craigslist here in DC is selling that same cleaner for $500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requiescat Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Wow that is an awesome deal! I would have jumped on that too. I just saw someone on craigslist here in DC is selling that same cleaner for $500. Nothing but dumb luck of being in the right place at the right time! I have found though that if you keep an eye on places like eBay/Audiogon/US Audio Mart/etc. you can find the 16.5 for around $300-400 though in what appears to be pretty solid condition maybe just requiring a new vacuum tube. Keep your eyes open! I'll sell mine for what I got it for if and when I can afford the Audio Desk Systeme cleaning machine (~$3,500) or similar cleaning solution but that's more wishful thinking than anything, haha. Of course, I wouldn't mind testing out the new VPI MW-1 when it's actually available either. It looks pretty solid but we're still talking a $1,000 price-point. Definitely out of my budget for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamalatapes Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Nothing but dumb luck of being in the right place at the right time! I have found though that if you keep an eye on places like eBay/Audiogon/US Audio Mart/etc. you can find the 16.5 for around $300-400 though in what appears to be pretty solid condition maybe just requiring a new vacuum tube. Keep your eyes open! I'll sell mine for what I got it for if and when I can afford the Audio Desk Systeme cleaning machine (~$3,500) or similar cleaning solution but that's more wishful thinking than anything, haha. Of course, I wouldn't mind testing out the new VPI MW-1 when it's actually available either. It looks pretty solid but we're still talking a $1,000 price-point. Definitely out of my budget for now. For some reason my brain read, "Cleaning your spirit" probably because your name rspkt sounds like spirit in my brain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 No way dude. After the spit shine, the only thing that really gets them clean is a fine-grit sandpaper. Thanks, should definitely give it a try...you only use the fine-grit? Is there a specific reason you don't use the coarse one? One more question: do you clean the record with the sandpaper by hand? Or with a drill and an drill head/attachment (would be way faster)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Thanks, should definitely give it a try...you only use the fine-grit? Is there a specific reason you don't use the coarse one? One more question: do you clean the record with the sandpaper by hand? Or with a drill and an drill head/attachment (would be way faster)? Stop playing at it, Napalm, it's the way forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Stop playing at it, Napalm, it's the way forward Got some you'd be willing to ship to Germany? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 No if I send you some I won't be able to clean all my records Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 No if I send you some I won't be able to clean all my records I guess you won't tell me the name of your supplier, will you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainaldous Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Okay fellas. I feel like my records are not getting clean enough. In fact, I know they aren't. I would LOVE to get a VPI, but I just simply can't afford that now and won't be able to for a long time. So what would be my best? What is the best way to get the deepest clean I can possibly get at an affordable rate? I always hear good and bad things about the spin clean, so that was my first idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesecrets0308 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Okay fellas. I feel like my records are not getting clean enough. In fact, I know they aren't. I would LOVE to get a VPI, but I just simply can't afford that now and won't be able to for a long time. So what would be my best? What is the best way to get the deepest clean I can possibly get at an affordable rate? I always hear good and bad things about the spin clean, so that was my first idea. I'm telling you, KAB EV-1. You won't be disappointed. I paid $170 shipped for mine. David Loyd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainaldous Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I will have to look into that, but its still a little expensive for me, unfortunately. Hopefully I can find a used one for cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethrock Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I've cleaned 500+ records with a Spin Clean and have had no issues. I would recommend as it seems it's the only thing in your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainaldous Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Yeah, it probably is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l0new0lf7 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Anyone have any opinions on VPI 16.5 vs Okki Nokki? I don't have a RCM ( I use spin clean, yes most of you hate it I read this thread) and am thinking buying an RCM may be more important than setting up my system. Im having a terribly hard time even finding a place to buy an okki nokki (I reside in the US) so by default VPI may win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Anyone have any opinions on VPI 16.5 vs Okki Nokki? I don't have a RCM ( I use spin clean, yes most of you hate it I read this thread) and am thinking buying an RCM may be more important than setting up my system. Im having a terribly hard time even finding a place to buy an okki nokki (I reside in the US) so by default VPI may win. Over here the opposite would be true as the Okki Nokki is the more widely available and I expect that will ultimately make your choice for you, it's not so much getting hold of the thing but after care should you need it. I have an Okki Nokki and when it leaked internally and took the motor out I was very happy to be able to get hold of a new motor for it from the UK agent and I expect that would be the same for an US owner of a VPI. That said I would like to hear an opinion from someone who has tried both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainaldous Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Quick question, I usually dry clean my records but I have started to wet clean them using the MoFi record brush and MoFi Super Record Wash. Was curious on how to dry my records because I found a website saying to let them air dry, but a friend of mine is saying otherwise. Can anyone shed some light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxmartinxx Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 http://www.audioadvisor.com/Record-Doctor-V-Record-Cleaning-Machine/productinfo/RDV/#.U0ms1FdOQTA This is on sale for $199 shipped, which is a good deal. I'm thinking about picking one up. JumpingBean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpingBean Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 The Record Doctor has gotten good press. It may require more work, but it should clean just as well as a VPI. I was about to buy one until I found an original hw-16 upgraded to a 16.5 on the bay for a killer price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requiescat Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Anyone have any opinions on VPI 16.5 vs Okki Nokki? I don't have a RCM ( I use spin clean, yes most of you hate it I read this thread) and am thinking buying an RCM may be more important than setting up my system. Im having a terribly hard time even finding a place to buy an okki nokki (I reside in the US) so by default VPI may win. From my personal experience, the VPI is better than the Okki Nokki. I will admit though, I am rather VPI-biased. From a re-sale standpoint also if you ever decide to upgrade, the VPI cleaning machines always seem to hold solid value as long as they're in good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l0new0lf7 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 So I went ahead and purchased a VPI 16.5 and am one week into waiting for it to show up from soundstage direct. Ive read a few snips here and there about drying after using the machine. Will I be ok in getting some sort of dish drying rack that won't cause scratches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpingBean Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 You shouldn't need to dry it after cleaning. 2-3 rotations in the vpi should completely dry a record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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