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| scrubbing lp with discdoctor brush and vpi 16.5 ... some records, no matter how pristine they look, no matter how long and how many times I cleaned them, they're just plain noisy...So the thing you need to determine is, are you sure the "mixed results" you're getting is not due to the inherent ... | |
| scrubbing lp with discdoctor brush and vpi 16.5 Don't forget the steam step, followed by a water rinse. And, maybe another steam.Unless you're record cleaning process is six steps or more, you're not in the vinyl big leagues.:) | |
| Manu Katche I love Tomasz Stanko Quartet's "Suspended Night.If you like Stanko, you may also like Nik Bartsch's Ronin "Holon". | |
| Recommendations For New Table/Arm Under $4k I second Dan_ed's suggestion. | |
| vpi scoutmaster versus technics unbiased 07-24-08: HififileThe VPI...has better ability to track excellent cartridges..Will you define what you mean by this? What criteria are used to make this determination? | |
| vpi scoutmaster versus technics unbiased If I'm not mistaken, the OP is primarily concerned with LP surface noise. If I'm wrong, then I apologize.However, assuming surface noise is the complaint, is there a difference in surface noise between belt drive versus DD tables? I always thought... | |
| Manu Katche Brainwater, I was a drummer for many years. I am very appreciative of the subtleties of percussion, and I appreciate what Katche is doing on these recordings.I am not debating the quality of the music or playing. I'm primarily highlighting the sty... | |
| vpi scoutmaster versus technics unbiased Well, another idea is to start a thread asking if anyone in LA has a Scoutmaster you could hear.Relying on opinions in a discussion thread is a dicey proposition, because we all have different listening experience, priorities and systems. Also, as... | |
| Great systems in butt-ugly rooms How about a $40,000 in a single wide trailer?Fruff1976 (Threads | Answers)Have you been spying on me? | |
| Great systems in butt-ugly rooms Also, I love when people have a $40,000 stereo in a tiny cheapo looking apartment.Fruff1976 (Threads | Answers)Some of those tiny cheapo looking apartments can be quite expensive. Think NY, San Francisco, LA... | |
| vpi scoutmaster versus technics unbiased There is a gentleman in Los Angeles who presently lists a Scoutmaster for sale. Why not contact him a see if you go listen to his table? Maybe take your table along to compare? | |
| Manu Katche Manu Katche has been a favorite of mine since I became familiar with his work with Peter Gabriel and Sting.When I read a previous recommendation for "Playground" and "Neighborhood", I immediately checked them out and purchased "Playground".ItÂ’s a ... | |
| classic rock lps on VPI Sometimes resolution hurts!Sns (System | Threads | Answers)Amen, brother. | |
| Bell Canto VS Pass Labs Tvad he had a set of xa 60.5's used telling me the customer used those for a trade in on the ref 1000'sMlawitm (Threads | Answers)Ha! That was one really deaf customer...and one very shrewd dealer.I'd quickly run away from him. Does he have camels... | |
| classic rock lps on VPI ...OK, one more thing...If you order a MintLP Best Tractor, I suggest also purchasing the optional 10x Peak Lupe No.1961 for $10. Not having purchased it myself, I can see how it would have made a nice improvement over a magnifying glass. Also, th... |