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Spring Cleaning your system, how long does it take?

I’m curious, how often do my fellow hobbyists undertake a “spring cleaning” of their systems, and how long does it take to complete?

I recently disassembled my entire system for some thorough cleaning; removing all cables, moving all components off the racks, dusting/cleaning all shelves and components, and re-running speaker and subwoofer cables, in addition to a good dusting of the room itself. This endeavor took me several hours, spread over 3 days. Not to mention the total weight of all the equipment I had to move around (several hundred pounds).

Looking around at all the cables and components laid out across the floor, I was reminded of how complex my system is, and how intimidating this hobby can appear to be. I know firsthand that a good sounding stereo system can be achieved without this much intricacy, for me though, assembling is part of the fun. It’s the destination and the journey that I find fulfilling.

jacqueflash
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slaw
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As I’ve aged, not much refreshing connections as I once did.

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stereo5
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Now that I am much older, I do not play with connections as the equipment is too heavy for myself to move. My only cleaning involves a wool duster on the equipment and rack.  My system still sounds like it did 9 years ago. 

patrickalston
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To heavy to move. I dust in place monthly and have an air filter that runs continuously. Amps are 100 lbs each, power conditioner = 83 lbs, DAC = 32 lbs, preamp = 80 lbs.  I would never take any components outside for fear of dropping something or scratching a faceplate.  

jacqueflash OP
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Now that’s an impressive spring cleaning, @buellrider97 

And believe me, I understand how a component’s weight can be a challenge to manage. Honestly, this sort of thorough cleaning is something I do, maybe annually? If that. Most of the time I’m dusting everything in place with a swiffer and microfiber cloth. Also run an air purifier from time to time.

Thanks for taking the time to respond to my question.

Cheers! jacque

kennyc
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I tried watching old Arnold Schwarzenegger movies and chanting “I’ll be back” to motivate heavy lifting, unfortunately it doesn’t work 😉

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