jhulud Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxmartinxx Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Look what's washed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpaskous Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Don't some stores have vacuum RCMs that they do cleanings with? Does anyone know of any places like this near Chicago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I finally got a chance to use my record doctor V that I got a few weeks ago and holy shit this thing is awesome. It makes some of my older records that I was using an old disc washer on look pristine by comparison. My buddy also owns the spin clean and I used it on a couple of albums and was not impressed. With the V, There is also big sonic improvement as well in removing a lot of clicks/pops from those older albums. I know there are much better RCM solutions out there, but I doubt there is one for $200. Recommended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewvandal Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 My parents want to get me something for Christmas and I am curious what everyone thinks the best record cleaning set up is for a budget of like $150 - $200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewvandal Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I finally got a chance to use my record doctor V that I got a few weeks ago and holy shit this thing is awesome. It makes some of my older records that I was using an old disc washer on look pristine by comparison. My buddy also owns the spin clean and I used it on a couple of albums and was not impressed. With the V, There is also big sonic improvement as well in removing a lot of clicks/pops from those older albums. I know there are much better RCM solutions out there, but I doubt there is one for $200. Recommended! Woops posted too soon, just saw this. Going to look into it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfranciosa Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 My parents want to get me something for Christmas and I am curious what everyone thinks the best record cleaning set up is for a budget of like $150 - $200. Record Doctor V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinylfilmaholic Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Is anyone interested in buying my Record Doctor V? PM me if you would like to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSeth Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Read through the thread trying to find some new cleaning solution ideas and also some feedback on one's that I had seen mentioned but weren't really discussed. Allenh, I noticed you mentioned L'Art Du Son solution. I had been consideringit and it sounds great but I read some people say you need to do an extra rinse with distilled water. Do you do this? Dreamover, what did you think of that Mint stuff? I'm most likely just going to order a sample and see for myself but was curious on your thoughts . The Right One - Vinyl Record Cleaning Fluid | eBay http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/271742119914?rmvSB=true&ul_ref=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1%3Ftype%3D4%26campId%3D5337013156%26toolId%3D10001%26customId%3Dibllxtz9f70027jz00003%26mpre%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%252Fitm%252FThe-Right-One-Vinyl-Record-Cleaning-Fluid-%252F271742119914%26srcrot%3D710-53481-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D859498259616&_mwBanner=1 Sorry about the long link but anyone ever heard of that stuff? I've read around and it seems to get praise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just a normal guy kevin Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Question for the professionals... This: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BEIC3DO?colid=3KECBY7L2PHD1&coliid=I6EUOVEF2KSDB&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl VS. This: http://www.kabusa.com/frameset.htm?/rcleaner.htm Your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSeth Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Question for the professionals... This: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BEIC3DO?colid=3KECBY7L2PHD1&coliid=I6EUOVEF2KSDB&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl VS. This: http://www.kabusa.com/frameset.htm?/rcleaner.htm Your thoughts? Non Professional here but I think they are both even in performance (i don't have experience with the kab) but I think what it boils down to is which you see as being more convenient (built in motor vs. Supplying your own via vacuu) I personally find the buuilt in more convenient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Non Professional here but I think they are both even in performance (i don't have experience with the kab) but I think what it boils down to is which you see as being more convenient (built in motor vs. Supplying your own via vacuu) I personally find the buuilt in more convenient. For me yes built in vacuum every time. Record on, spin record, apply fluid, wait, vacuum off. At no time do I get an ear bashing for stealing the vacuum cleaner in this process or have to go and retrieve it from the shouty lady doing the cleaning when I want to wash a record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freki Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Going to look at a used VPI this weekend. I know nothing about these machines – is there anything I should be wary of or pay particular attention to? The seller has agreed to demonstrate it, so I've got that going for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Going to look at a used VPI this weekend. I know nothing about these machines – is there anything I should be wary of or pay particular attention to? The seller has agreed to demonstrate it, so I've got that going for me. They're pretty bullet-proof. They do 2 things: 1) Spin 2) Suck As long as it does those two things, you're in good shape. You will notice that it's noisey even when the vacuum isn't on. that's normal. Only other thing you might want to look for is to make sure that the cleaning head is in reasonable shape. You can get replacements, but they're like $70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizio59 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I'm at first steps in wet cleaning and one thing comes to my mind: Do I have to avoid the solution reach the labels? Can the cleaning solution or the distilled water ruin them? I read/saw some people just dry the labels after the cleaning without worrying, some others recommend to not spill liquids on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I'm at first steps in wet cleaning and one thing comes to my mind: Do I have to avoid the solution reach the labels? Can the cleaning solution or the distilled water ruin them? I read/saw some people just dry the labels after the cleaning without worrying, some others recommend to not spill liquids on them. The label is paper so any liquid on it won't be good long term Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freki Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 They're pretty bullet-proof. They do 2 things: 1) Spin 2) Suck As long as it does those two things, you're in good shape. You will notice that it's noisey even when the vacuum isn't on. that's normal. Only other thing you might want to look for is to make sure that the cleaning head is in reasonable shape. You can get replacements, but they're like $70. Awesome. Thanks for the intel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizio59 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 What do you guys think about this? Anyone has experience with that? http://protected.de/de/geschenkideen1/schallplattenreinigungsgeraet-knosti It seems like a cheaper alternative to the Spin Clean but it has that label saver which is pretty interesting for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arem Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I'm at first steps in wet cleaning and one thing comes to my mind: Do I have to avoid the solution reach the labels? Can the cleaning solution or the distilled water ruin them? I read/saw some people just dry the labels after the cleaning without worrying, some others recommend to not spill liquids on them. I've washed loads of records in the sink and gotten water on all of the labels, never once have I had one ruined. I think as long as you don't try to scrub a wet label you should be fine. Make sure it's totally dry before you sleeve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I've washed loads of records in the sink I really hope this is a joke. vinyl addict 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just a normal guy kevin Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 It was a sink in a decontaminated chemical lab in Norway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 What do you guys think about this? Anyone has experience with that? http://protected.de/de/geschenkideen1/schallplattenreinigungsgeraet-knosti It seems like a cheaper alternative to the Spin Clean but it has that label saver which is pretty interesting for me. It's the European equivalent of the spin clean or the other way round I think as I'm pretty certain the Discostat was around first. Yes it will do a job but like all of these it's no match for a vacuum clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arem Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I really hope this is a joke. Totally not joking. I have a spin clean but there have been plenty of times when I pick up a used record and just want to give it a quick clean without having to get my spin clean out. I have a spray bottle of Phoenix solution and a Mofi brush, rinse under the sink and dry with some microfiber cloths, done in 2 minutes tops plus some extra time air drying. I've been collecting for a long time and none of my records has suffered negatively from this treatment, records are pretty tough. If they need a deeper cleaning I wait until I have a bunch to do and Spin Clean them all in a batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizio59 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 It's the European equivalent of the spin clean or the other way round I think as I'm pretty certain the Discostat was around first. Yes it will do a job but like all of these it's no match for a vacuum clean My plan would be to do the cleaning process in 2 steps. The first one with the machine, the second using a self made vacuum adaptor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 My plan would be to do the cleaning process in 2 steps. The first one with the machine, the second using a self made vacuum adaptor. I'm all for that and there are plans around on the internet for home made machines if you want to go the home made route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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