For all that responded, thank you. And fyi, I have a VPI HW-16 RCM for cleaning my lp's and Zerostat for static management.
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there was an earlier thread, I see this one, started 8-20-20 about static noise exists https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/options-for-ridding-records-of-static-electricity |
As noted, it’s for tape. some unsolicited advice for you or others: I just wanted to say, I finally got serious about properly cleaning my old lps, many given to me, many thrift stores. I suspect you will benefit from cleaning yours. The big determinant was a drying rack to clean 10 lps in batches. I do it while listening, very enjoyable. These cleaned LPs sound so much better, very little static, surface noises, pops. I am successfully selling some on eBay, returns guarranted, so far every buyer is quite happy with how quiet they play. I put down a plastic sheet, mix my own cleaner, cover the paper label with the lid of a take out container, SCRUB with a brush, rinse in the kit’s tub with distilled water, dry in the rack. baby scalp brush https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EJ7YH4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ten lp manual cleaning kit (you may find one for less https://www.amazon.com/Record-Friend-Cleaner-Cleaning-Accessories/dp/B07H93BYM5/ref=sr_1_18?dchild=1&keywords=lp+cleaning+kit&qid=1598626479&sr=8-18 mix in a small manual spray bottle: some of included cleaning fluid, lots of alcohol, a bit of jet dry dishwasher slippery stuff to aid in water run-off. |