lmr
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Post by lmr on Sept 22, 2013 18:19:11 GMT -5
I have been hitting up this thrift shop buying used albums.How deep do the scratches have to be to make it skip. It matters more when it is with the groove then perpendicular, correct? Except for one, most of the albums seem to be in great shape.Haven't even gotten my TT back and I already bought 40 albums.$2 apiece.Anything else I should look for?
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novisnick
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Post by novisnick on Sept 22, 2013 18:56:35 GMT -5
You'll need time to clean them and then resleeve with anti-static.Then the best of all! Time to relax and enjoy them.
To me the last part is the hardest! I can do the others while I listen. Enjoy
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2013 20:07:51 GMT -5
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Post by doc1963 on Sept 23, 2013 8:55:26 GMT -5
Nick's recommendation is spot on. A clean record is key to a good vinyl listening experience. A scratch, no matter how subtle, will always be audible and I would try to avoid them when buying used LPs. Unless, that is, if the LP is super cheap and affects only a track or two that I don't particularly care about. I buy alot of used vinyl and use Disc Doctor's "Quick Wash" record cleaner (for new or lightly used vinyl) or the heavier duty "Miracle Cleaner" for older vinyl, vacuum with my KAB EV-1 (a fully manual Nitty Gritty clone), treat them correctly with Gruv Glide and then archive them in Mobile Fidelity sleeves. The "before and after" results are amazing. What's better is that one good cleaning will likely last years under normal use (and maybe a lifetime if handled correctly).....  |
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Post by drtrey3 on Sept 23, 2013 11:37:46 GMT -5
The funny thing to me is, I have some horrible looking records that sound great and some shiny, sweet looking records that have grunge I cannot suck out of the grooves no matter how many cleanings.
Trey
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Post by doc1963 on Sept 23, 2013 13:15:19 GMT -5
The funny thing to me is, I have some horrible looking records that sound great and some shiny, sweet looking records that have grunge I cannot suck out of the grooves no matter how many cleanings. Trey True. For those those types, try the Disc Doctor "Miracle Cleaner" and scrub generously with a Disc Doctor brush (both products are the best available). Rinse thoroughly with distilled water and then vacuum (assuming you have a record vac). Be careful not to over-vacuum as that act alone will re-introduce a static charge. Three complete spins should be plenty. The grunge you see is likely mold and "standard" cleaners will do nothing to remove it. If it's a stain, (you'd be surprised at what some folks tried to clean a record with back in the day), nothing will remove it and you might as well consider that LP ruined for life.....  Hope this helps..... |
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Post by drtrey3 on Sept 23, 2013 16:19:10 GMT -5
doc, that is almost exactly my cleaning routine! Even down to the brands! Except for the over vacuum part, now I know. Makes perfect sense, I just never heard it before. Thanks man!
Trey
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novisnick
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Post by novisnick on Sept 23, 2013 16:21:46 GMT -5
thanks doc, I never did the vacuum either.
Peace
Nick
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