Record-playing Rituals?

The name "Image Restorer" was replaced in 1994 with the name "Vinyl Wash". It just shows how long some of you have been using it! Thanks to all.

Kind regards,
Brian Weitzel
Record Research Labs

Hello Fellow A'goners,

I was notified from a friend that there were a few guys concerned about the beading effect of our record cleaning solutions. I understand your concerns,however, allow me to explain:

First of all, RRL Super Vinyl Wash and Super Deep Cleaner are suppose to bead up. The water beads up and holds the debris in suspension, away from the record where it can be safely removed with a RCM. The surface tension of the solution also helps penetrate and lift the debris from deep within the record groove.

Adding products to lower the surface tension of the solution will not improve the effectiveness of the fluid, it's a step in the wrong direction.

I hope that this answers this question. I'd would also like to thank all of you for your continued support of our cleaning fluids.

Kind regards,
Brian Weitzel
RRL

Not a problem, Albert. I've found myself calling it Image Restorer recently. I'm very pleased that it works well for you, and your music night friends. I am also impressed by your generousity, sharing with others, both at home and here at Audiogon.

Brian

It's nice to hear that someone else also jots down VTA info for each record. Different records, different weights, and different profiles all determine where "proper" VTA is. And yes, many of us do know the difference, thanks for bringing it up. I'd hate to really get into my whole cleaning regimen, many would consider me overly anal.