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Do reel to reel tapes fade over time...
Yes Steve, however my original master dubs from the 1950's still sound better than any record or CD of the same material. 
Tube Research Labs multi channel preamp
I'm on the list for the TRL multi-channel pre-amp, a couple after the review unit going to David Robinson. I've had Tube Research Labs pre-amps since they first came out, nothing else comes close in dynamic range, bass, highs. I use to not take "s... 
Proper Use of Record Research Lab Cleaners
Hi Doug,Thanks for the info on the Rubbermaid paint pads. I'll check them out later today. Garth Leerer, my distributor, always wanted me to sell an application brush. I just couldn't see re-inventing the wheel. There are so many household and har... 
Proper Use of Record Research Lab Cleaners
Hello Doug,My US Distributor, Garth Leerer made up the labels and instructions. I'll admit, the instructions could have been better. Unfortunately, Garth ordered another 15K labels for each product, so it may be while until the instructions can be... 
Proper Use of Record Research Lab Cleaners
Hello Peter,The label of the Super Vinyl Wash bottle states, "Apply Super Vinyl Wash with soft applicator brush to fully wet record. Vacuum dry. Repeat process." This suggests that you place SVW on the record, via flip top cap or fluid dispensor i... 
Proper Use of Record Research Lab Cleaners
Saturate your record cleaning brush with SVW ONLY, with the SVW bottle's flip top cap. Next, spray a small amount of SVW onto the record surface itself, enough to insure that the record surface will be completely wet. Gently rotate brush around th... 
What's in your record cleaning machine????
Record Research Labs Super Vinyl Wash. 
Any live music plans for New Years Eve ?
Diversity Records artists "The Chris Hiatt Band" will be playing at a huge outdoor block party in Tempe, Arizona. They've had well over 100,000 people show up in the past; Many bands, plenty of quality adult beverages, plenty of attractive women. ... 
Regarding 78's
Record Research Labs fluids are safe to use on 78 RPM records. www.musicalsurroundings.com click onto the RRL logo. 
FIM Gold: Flexible Alternatives.
The FIM Gold, now Cable Research Labs Gold, is the micro dynamic champ. Period. It also is great at macro dynamics and transient response. 
Tube Research Labs gear...querie
Please do not compare TRL to McIntosh unless you have actually heard the difference. It will greatly affect your reputation. FYI, TRL has had several price increases over the past 2 years, which has worked well for those that are moving up the pro... 
FIM Gold: Flexible Alternatives.
Winston Ma of FIM sold off his share of FIM cables to his business partner and Garth Leerer of Musical Surroundings. Their new name is Cable Research Labs. This took place about a year ago.I'll note that it took less than 1 hour for a Musical Surr... 
FIM Gold: Flexible Alternatives.
I've been using the FIM Gold series for a few years without any problems, what so ever. The first day, I spent about 3 to 5 minutes bending the cables so that they would not have extensive strain on any connector. Once bent into shape, they stay i... 
How to apply LP9 stylus cleaner?
Hello Albert,I knew that you were most likely using the bottle that I'd sent you earlier. I hadn't considered suppying empty bottles; I know that my Distributor would be against it, and besides with my method, they are not required. In my opinion,... 
How to apply LP9 stylus cleaner?
Hello gang,The stiff brush was included after the Distributor, Musical Surroundings, had several customers mention that while they loved the product, they were more comfortable using the larger shorter bristle brushes that had been used in the pas...