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Loricraft and power cord upgrade?

I have had a Loricraft PRC4 vacuum cleaner for LPs for some time now. It really makes a dramatic difference in surface noise and brings to life old records that I thought were beyond hope.

Having changed my setup, I found myself with a spare AC cord (Iego using Furukawa OCC copper and quality connectors). So I asked, why not? I tried swapping it for the generic 16 gauge cord and vacuumed a record.

Now given that I only have one record for each album, it's hard to do controlled comparisons with respect to cleaning quality. But I think I hear a difference in the tone/noise of the motor and pump. Will it clean better? One wonders. It is a motor after all and although is not in the path of the stereo system, indirectly by acting on the LP surface, it can make a positive contribution. Is this too far-fetched?
classicjazz
narrod
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For this hobby, no. For the real world, yes. :-)

We can convince ourselves of anything.

Wendell
danlib1
819 posts
 
I'm a big proponent of upgraded power cords, but even I find this one a reach.

But if it does make an improvement, I think you should try giving the Loricraft a Cryo treatment too. Then set it in a bed of Brilliant Pebbles, exactly 3.333 feet from a Clever Little Clock.

Listen closely- that's the sound of veils being lifted! Your jaw may hit the floor!
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tpreaves
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I have now heard it all !!!!!!!!!
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syntax
2,033 posts
 
I think about putting my heavy Monks Odyssey onto a Vibraplane or MinusK.
I think, what's good for a turntable must be good for a RCM, too.
The cleaning fluid feels more comfortable in the grooves and the sucking device can track better :-)
axelwahl
788 posts
 
Fxxx!
1st of April has passed?
Have I missed it due to my power-cord letting me down?

So, I gave it a try on my domestic vacuum, and now my carpets have this veil lifted, and the music flows so much cleaner over them, wow.
Good stuff, man
Axel
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