Try a $30.00 handheld 'steam cleaner' from Walgreens and some ultra pure water (Whole Foods sells this H20, bulk, cheap). It will not damage your records, it's easy to do; wipe off with microfiber terry cloths(from an auto supply store ot Ace hardware; can be cleaned and reused)and you'll have superb record cleaning. You can pretreat records with a record cleaning fluid if you like. I've tried various cleaning fluids and multi-fluid systems. The steamer works easiest and cleans best; get's 'em cleaner and quieter..
Advice on Cartridge and simple way to clean LP
It's been years since I have cued up an LP. Well, I finally have my rig hooked up. It is as follows -
- Cary CAI-1 Integrated Amp
- Rogue Audio Stealth Phono Amp
- Thorens TD-160 / SME 3009 S2
- JM Lab Electra 926 Speakers
I listen to Jazz, pop, alternative. I need to replace cartridge ($150-$200 price range). People have suggested AT-150 but can't seem to find these anymore. Any suggestions please. Additionally, can someone suggest a good ol fashion way to clean a record. Have read many threads here but all seem pretty elaborate. In fact, some of them made my head spin. I will eventually invest in a cleaning machine but that's down the road. In the meantime, i'm hoping I can do a pretty good job of cleaning by hand.
- Cary CAI-1 Integrated Amp
- Rogue Audio Stealth Phono Amp
- Thorens TD-160 / SME 3009 S2
- JM Lab Electra 926 Speakers
I listen to Jazz, pop, alternative. I need to replace cartridge ($150-$200 price range). People have suggested AT-150 but can't seem to find these anymore. Any suggestions please. Additionally, can someone suggest a good ol fashion way to clean a record. Have read many threads here but all seem pretty elaborate. In fact, some of them made my head spin. I will eventually invest in a cleaning machine but that's down the road. In the meantime, i'm hoping I can do a pretty good job of cleaning by hand.