Record cleaning - what's your method?
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Slimwhit33
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Glad someone else here has one! Will reach out if I have any questions!!
Sebastian
It’s Wool…
Messy, messy, messy.
Sebastian
It’s Wool…
I’ve had mine for a year now and the only issue that I have had was the vacuum tube provided broke within the first month.
I ended up buying one of these. The only downside was you can longer see the fluid getting sucked up through the tube.
VPI - Delrin Pickup Tube
The world's largest online retailer of high-end audio, audiophile music, and accessories. We specialize in vinyl records and turntables.
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Other than that it’s been great. The vacuum part is noisy but it’s so much more effective than the SC. Enjoy!
AnthonyI
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AnthonyI
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Same, but mine lasted more than a year before it broke, grabbed the Delrin replacement as well (Old photo posted)I’ve had mine for a year now and the only issue that I have had was the vacuum tube provided broke within the first month.
I ended up buying one of these. The only downside was you can longer see the fluid getting sucked up through the tube.
VPI - Delrin Pickup Tube
The world's largest online retailer of high-end audio, audiophile music, and accessories. We specialize in vinyl records and turntables.
Other than that it’s been great. The vacuum part is noisy but it’s so much more effective than the SC. Enjoy!
These are also the best replacement strips I've found
Okki Nokki/VPI Record Cleaning Machine Replacement Velvet Strips | eBay
I have personally used these on my Okki Nokki on several thousand records and never had an issue. Fit arms/wands for cleaning 12" records.
www.ebay.com
AnthonyI
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folsom_lives
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I can remove scratches from vinyl too. All I need is a belt sander or some epoxy. Voila. No more scratches.IT'S NANO TECHNOLOGY!!!
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Slimwhit33
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Oh nice!! Thanks for the replacement information as well!!@HiFi Guy has one as well
Slimwhit33
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Quick question. Watching some YouTube videos and don’t see anyone doing any post cycle drying and wondering how dry the records are after the cycle runs completely? Can you play immediately or do you dry in some manner?
kvetcha
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I’ve found the records are pretty damn dry after a couple of revolutions on a Squeaky Clean, I imagine you’d see similar results on an automatic unit.
Sebastian
It’s Wool…
Clean and play.
Slimwhit33
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Seems like it spins way too fast?
Sebastian
It’s Wool…
That’s what I thought. But maybe it needs to spin that fast to be cleaned with string.
+1 to @Manzig issue with the tube breaking. Mine broke within the first month as well. I find when putting the lid down I need to first push the holder down then lightly push the lid. Also make sure the tube is fully inserted into the holder as I’ve noticed it tends to slide out a bit from time to time. Just try not to break it
.As for drying, you should be able to just pop it on right away. I usually watch the tube and when I see the cleaning fluid isn’t being picked up anymore then I know it’s good to go.
@AnthonyI recommended this for apply cleaning liquid and I would too
Amazon product ASIN B07MYT12HG
Sebastian
It’s Wool…
+1 to @Manzig issue with the tube breaking. Mine broke within the first month as well. I find when putting the lid down I need to first push the holder down then lightly push the lid. Also make sure the tube is fully inserted into the holder as I’ve noticed it tends to slide out a bit from time to time. Just try not to break it
As for drying, you should be able to just pop it on right away. I usually watch the tube and when I see the cleaning fluid isn’t being picked up anymore then I know it’s good to go.
@AnthonyI recommended this for apply cleaning liquid and I would too
Amazon product ASIN B07MYT12HG
Same about the lid and the tube. Sometimes I don’t notice the tube until I go to vacuum and you can hear the difference in the suck.
AnthonyI
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Just remove it when not in use, that's what I do
Angsty
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I think the rotational speed is largely about just getting the job done quickly. Since the thread also absorbs fluid and dissolved dirt, there really is no reason for the vacuum arm to linger on the surface.
Slimwhit33
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The faster the better, but seems like the trade off being a not insignificant portion of lubricant flying off the platter seems unnecessary. That’s all. The concentrated pickup is interesting compared to other RCM’s.
Slimwhit33
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The VPI is out for delivery. Looking forward to giving it a go!