Just don’t push down on the clamp too hard when placing it on the record. Save that bearing.
JohnnyCashFan
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@OMC @Ginormousthumbs
Do you always use the included felt washer under the record or just when you have a warp ?
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@JohnnyCashFan no, I don't ever use a washer. Again, I go back to unnecessary wear on the bearing when pushing down hard enough to flatten a warp with the Michell. Me former VPI table clamp screwed on and, therefore, didn't put any undue pressure on the bearing. I learned the hard way about scarring bearings a long time ago with a SOTA reflex clamp on a Sonographe table. That clamp maybe would have worked without extra pushing down on it but I was overzealous trying to get all little warps out of a record. YMMV
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I haven’t used the washer in a while. Before I got the vinyl flat, I would use it often but if I remember correctly, the washer doesn’t work well with 180gm vinyl.
JohnnyCashFan
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My little maintenance project tonight. Not knowing if my used table has ever been lubricated Harry at VPI recommeds using Super Lube once a year on the platter bearing, arm bearing and motor. Super affordable at the hardware store or Amz (3-$4). But check with the manufacturer of your table first to see what they recommend.
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JohnnyCashFan
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I have a Hudson Hi Fi Record Fiber brush I no longer use, If anyone would like it for nada drop me a line.
That’s just bad info.
The first revolution is ok, I guess. After that you are rolling dust and dirt from previous revolutions back over the record.
I’ve tried one and it also left a residue on the record that can’t be removed. You can’t hear it, so I guess it’s ok, but I’d never recommend a roller.
zombie.modernist
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Record cleaning has been mystified on YouTube because these guys are shills for every company that offers a “cleaning product.” Just get a vacuum machine or UltraSonic cleaner, both are available affordably now (the latter via DIY), everything else is just moving debris around at best.
I roll them with no background noise, no pops. Yes, l clean my records maybe that’s the reason the roller works well for me.
Oh
some turntables are better than other and some are noisy because of the setup is a little off.
The quality of the turntable or poor setup has nothing to do with improper record care.
Improper setup will damage records as well the cartridge. So you get damage records. Every audiophile knows that fact. Proper setup is part of record care.
Agreed, but we were talking about the stupid roller thing.
JohnnyCashFan
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Christian, Here is a article on the DIY Ikea $20 Bamboo isolation butcher block hack. Most just use a board under their table, but you could try the balls bearings and double blocks if you want.
Variation on a Theme: A DIY IKEA Aptitlig Isolation Platform - The Audio Beat - www.TheAudioBeat.com
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Yer Ol' Uncle D
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I've been having a hella static issue this winter and my regular method (combo of wet clean and carbon fibre anti-static brush) wasn't totally working. I thought Zerostat but they just seem to be an unreliable, expensive option. I had a Sleeve City discount code so I bit on one of the Thunderon brushes.
I'll be damned.
This thing totally works.
I'll be damned.
This thing totally works.
Russ I
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Good to hear. Is it one that has a ground wire attached?
This one from Amazon seems to work fairly well, though I wouldn't say I have a bad static problem, so not sure how it would handle that.
Amazon product ASIN B08113TFRV
Yer Ol' Uncle D
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It uses your body as the ground. Sounds totally goofy, but it works. With my old one, it would help reduce pops but I could hear the static when I took it off the platter. This one - nothing at all.
dansomeone
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I have one of those too, and I totally agree.
