I add my second to the recommendations for the Disc Doctor and/or the kitchen sink. Also I have found that a standard power puff---a face powder applicator found in the cosmetic section of your local drug store---works well for the application of cleaning liquid and the scrubbing part of the cleaning process. After the scrubbing, a good rinse under the kitchen facuet removes most of the snap, crackle, and pop stuff. Then, if you're worried about the mineral residue left over from the tap water, you can rinse with purified water.
what to do before you get the vpi record cleaner?
I bought a Nottingham spacedeck and have nearly doubled my record collection to 800 in the last 2 months
problem is I am waiting to afford a VPI record cleaner
snap crackle and pop are having fun on my vinyl collection
I am using a decca (dry method) stylus brush
and stylast on the cartridge (with ultrasonic battery operated stylus cleaner)
any suggestions to clean records before I get the expensive cleaner? I don't want to engrain the dirty records (the flea market variety) by playing them and I don't want to destroy my expensive audiophile pressings (Japanese and MSFL)
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
thanks
Tom
problem is I am waiting to afford a VPI record cleaner
snap crackle and pop are having fun on my vinyl collection
I am using a decca (dry method) stylus brush
and stylast on the cartridge (with ultrasonic battery operated stylus cleaner)
any suggestions to clean records before I get the expensive cleaner? I don't want to engrain the dirty records (the flea market variety) by playing them and I don't want to destroy my expensive audiophile pressings (Japanese and MSFL)
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
thanks
Tom