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We Need an Affordable Record Flattener

Dear audio industry:

The vinyl loving public at large could use an LP flattener that is affordable, say $500 or less. The DIY method apparently works fine but for those of us with gas ovens and/or those who don't trust ourselves trying to get it right without getting it wrong, an alternative would be great to have. It seems that a great number of new LP releases have at least a slight warp on the outside of the album if not worse and a device to eliminate that would be a great thing to have. From what I can tell by looking at the $1000 plus units that are out there, it's not a device that requires a huge amount of R&D or rocket science grade components.

Hopefully some of you agree with me out there, I would think that it's a great opportunity for someone...
audiojedi

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herman
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not a device that requires a huge amount of R&D or rocket science grade components.

but how many can you sell? If the market is small the price must be high because there is no economy of scale. Still, it is an interesting idea. Seems like you could get a Chinese manufacturer involved and handily beat the price of those available.

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herman
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If you find a good record for 99 cents that would be perfect except for a little warp why would you not want to flatten it out if it was easy and the cost was low. The 2 pieces of glass I use in my oven works great. However, as stated above, if it is a big one it won't help. It may flatten out but the grooves will be distorted.
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