whart
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| Why are record cleaners so expensive? I don't hear that voice. I do like vintage bikes, though. Gave up riding a few years ago. Mostly had Italian bikes, though I did have one Harley- a V-Rod, which was a great motor in search of a decent bike. The chassis flexed, the brakes didn't wo... | |
| Why are record cleaners so expensive? Sim- to answer your outstanding question, I've never used the Spin Clean or equivalent. By the time I started getting into record cleaning in the early '80s, the VPI was available and I bought one. I'm pretty agnostic when it comes to machines and... | |
| Why are record cleaners so expensive? Actually, Slaw, I was responding to Cedar's post- where he described a DIY ultrasonic rig as a way of saving money. My post added an additional point- that there was a benefit to the DIY, in my estimation, over and above the commercial ultrasonics... | |
| Why are record cleaners so expensive? Slaw- sorry, you mentioned it in a thread about record shows.Not sure why you are offended, but if so, my apologies. I may reply later to the method issue, not something I'm trying to be competitive about- it was a friendly, genuine offer. Again, ... | |
| Why are record cleaners so expensive? Slaw: You are up in Buffalo if I remember (from a thread on record shows)? Do you get down to NYC metro area? I’m north of the city, near Nyack when in NY- would love to show you what I’ve been doing with various cleaning machines. (And you are we... | |
| Why are record cleaners so expensive? Slaw- really? When I had the Audio Desk, I don't recall any way to stop the machine before it goes from wash to dry- yes, I suppose you could just pluck it out before the drying cycle started- then, the machine would continue to dry with no record... | |
| Why are record cleaners so expensive? Cedar- good post- sometimes i view record cleaning as a task to be dreaded, and other times, I look forward to it and can actually enjoy the process. I've had both commercial ultrasonics- the Audio Desk and KL and have used them in combination wit... | |
| How do you prepare for a record show? Boxer12 made me laugh. Something in short supply these days---hdm- true, but it's actually scarier when the suits wearing french cuffs arrive after a day at the office. I'd rather deal w/ nerds and hipsters. Get up at noon, roll out of bed and yo... | |
| record show experiences I'm funny that way- if it is a pricey record, I ask the vendor to handle it. I don't want to make a stupid mistake with an item that is not mine--not that it happens often (now I'll jinx myself)- but that would suck! I was sort of the same about t... | |
| Hunting for 1st pressings It really depends on the record- there are some 'known' first pressings that have a history that has been documented. Are you looking at rock/pop stuff or classical/jazz? Very different markets with different knowledge bases..... | |
| Hunting for 1st pressings Much of it is anecdotal; at the time the records were made, consumers weren’t really focused on first pressings as such. Now, trying to collect older pressings, you need to rely on a combination of indicia, not all of which is described in one pla... | |
| record show experiences TZ- I hear you on buying blind. But, the most you can do is visually inspect the record, unless you want it play tested on a Fisher Price! I try to have a dialogue with Internet sellers- it not only establishes their bona fides, but gives me a sen... | |
| record show experiences Paraneer- you've captured it, I think. The attendees are pretty colorful. I've never gone to a comic book convention or a hacker get together, but I'll bet the vibe/character of attendees is similar. I've met some pretty interesting people in the ... | |
| Why are record cleaners so expensive? Perhaps the question, reframed, is "I have a modest record cleaning system (X and Y) that I’m happy with, but wonder if those expensive record cleaning machines are really that much better and worth the money?"A little less antagonistic, particula... | |
| Why are record cleaners so expensive? Map, I think you can get in for about a grand, if you use one of those kits and a generic US bath. Still too much? |