Do You Recommend The Record Cleaning Brushes?
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darkblue94
The Devil made me do it.
Even brand new vinyl should be cleaned.
This blog has some good info about this subject...
http://www.soundmattersblog.com/why-should-clean-new-vinyl-records/
http://www.soundmattersblog.com/why-should-clean-new-vinyl-records/
daza152
Super Member
Thanks for that, I'll make sure I always clean my new records before any first play, just a simple anti static brush micro fibre type brush is enough right? thanks.
daza152
Super Member
Sounds like you need to make it anti-static anyway using the brush? I have a spray vinyl record cleaner. thaty will be alright? microfibre cloth
daza152
Super Member
Not everyone thinks so, I'm not going now either on my new vinyl, read what Steve Hoffman says... http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/cleaning-new-vinyl.43387/
daza152
Super Member
http://audiokarma.org/forums/index....d-brush-was-the-problem.774820/#post-10618007 maybe nothing is best or I'm leaning towards a slightly dampened microfibre cloth and a gentle wipe and that's it.
Worried Man
Super Member
My fiber brush has never given me a problem; it doesn't leave bristles or fuzz behind, and it does a good job of removing surface dust and such. I use it before every spin.
I do believe in some kind of good record cleaning system, though. Many people swear by the record cleaning machines. I haven't invested in one yet. I use a microfiber cloth and either a commercial solution or my own homebrewed solution of isopropyl and detergent.
I do believe in some kind of good record cleaning system, though. Many people swear by the record cleaning machines. I haven't invested in one yet. I use a microfiber cloth and either a commercial solution or my own homebrewed solution of isopropyl and detergent.
darkblue94
The Devil made me do it.
I highly doubt that you'll ever find (regardless of how hard you might look) any question, on any subject, where the conclusion is that "every one thinks so."
Worried Man
Super Member
Word! And it's funny (to me) how touchy folks can get with this subject of record cleaning.
91r100gs
Lunatic Member
Didn't think deep cleaning new vinyl was super important, until I used a Triton/Hepastat on some new vinyl. Really reduces the little ticks and surface noise that is sometimes present. Went back and cleaned up some new vinyl that I purchased in the last few years. Made a definite improvement in about half of those albums. Something about that combo of cleaners that just works.
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skraggs
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These brushes will only remove some dust on the surface, they won't do jack against any of the dirt that resides in the grooves or against static on the record.
When it comes to record cleaning machines, there's an easy way to find out for yourself: Find a hifi shop or record store that has one and have them clean a couple of your records. I would not want to be without mine anymore, the difference is huge.
daza152
Super Member
I don't have any dirty (visible) vinyl, and I wish there was a record cleaning service here where I live just in case so I can't justify buying a machine I have stylus cleaners instead haha. how can you remove static without a brush or a record cleaning machine? Thanks.
91r100gs
Lunatic Member
^^^ Can you procure a vintage Discwasher? They do a good job dry, slightly better when damp along the leading edge. My really old records that I had before Discwasher's were common, sound much worse than records that were cleaned/dusted with one from the beginning. On new records a Discwasher should at least prevent any real damage from being done. If you can get the Phan-Stat record cleaning fluid, it is probably the closest to the original D3/4 fluid that is commonly available. If you can't source any of these PM me if you want to go that route.
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