New member w a Cleaning Question


Hi all,

I just joined the forum, having just gotten back into vinyl recently. I just got a project debut, and lucked into some ECMs at a store close out, so I'm pretty happy. Many of my newly acquired and older reords need cleaning, thoguh, and that's where I need some help. I've been told and have read that the only proper way to clean them is w a vacuum RCM, but am not at that point yet in terms of spending. SO I was wondering if there's any point in using a cleaning fluid like Audio Intelligent which purports being useable as a hand cleaning (i.e. no vacuum) solution, or will the crud just stay on the record, just maybe move places? Thanks, and I'll probably have more questions later on.

GB
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Showing 1 response by bondmanp

I second the KAB EV-1. Been using it for over a year, and I think it represents an excellent cost/value ratio. I buy most of my vinyl used at shows and thrift shops, so cleaning is extremely important.

Also, do not underestimate the importance of the cartridge/stylus. I recently upgraded my Ortofon Super OM-10 to an OM-30. The improved stylus shape does a lot to minimize noise on records. I guess it just gets deeper into the grooves.