Mention must be made that VPI makes the most long lived record cleaning machines. While new ones start in $600 range they often turn up used for reasonable money. I have a VPI 16 which is old, but works great that I paid $75 for a couple of years ago. Things like that show up here on Audiogon if you are patient.
Vinyl Care
I just got a new turntable and cartridge after not having one for years.
I need a recommendation for a relatively inexpensive record cleaner.
I really never took proper care of my records,and would like some basic advice on how to keep them clean on a regular basis.
I also need some guidance on care and cleaning of my cartridge and stylus.My currant cartridge is a Rega exact.
Please know that I don't have a big collection of valuable records,just a bunch of old rock recordings amassed over the past 50 years.
I have started buying some new records,but only select prized albums that I have lost or have been worn out.
Thanks.
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I started with a VPI. Does a good job, although sounds like a 747 taking off. I now have a German Nessie... expensive, but small and quiet and very automatic. An initial cleaning, whether new or use vinyl typically is all you need. Then a quick removal of dust before playing... I use Last General purpose so the applicator picks up the dust. If I play an album lots of times (seldom happens to me since I have 2,000) and starts getting pops, I’ll clean on the machine. I also use Last preservative after a machine cleaning. But this is reserved for serious vinylists. |
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