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Ultrasonic record cleaners

I have a modest lp collection, mixed bag of original college age purchases, used records before the current renewed interest, and some newer albums to replace some older issues from the p mount needle days.  Have a vpi 16 machine and audio intelligent form 6 fluid. I’m not finding a significant improvement on my noisier issues.  The price of ultrasonic cleaners have come down to a price I would consider.  Appreciate the experiences of those who have purchased the ultrasonic machines, are they superior to my vpi and are the less expensive models effective?

TIA

tennisdoc56
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pindac
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The use of a Jewellers Putty has been reported to me via a friend as being a very good method for cleaning Styli.

My friend is impressed to the point this is their only method used, other methods are no longer considered.

I was informed that Jewellers Putty is the same as other Styli Cleaning Putty available via HiFi Outlets, but the J' Putty will be cheaper to acquire.

If concerned about the cleaning method for a Styli, the Putty is worth a investigation. 

lewm
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Drbond, my only comments on your latest routine are (1) I would replace Photoflo with Triton X100 or Tween20, because Photoflo has some additives you don’t want, and (2) one ounce of isopropanol in 6L is not going to do anything, especially at 35 degrees which will hasten its evaporation. I use a standard mix that includes 25% isopropanol/water, for one example.

dogberry
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Fer Gawd's sake, don't tell Fremer about jeweller's putty!

lewm
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Can it be cheaper than Magi Eraser?

drbond
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@lewm 

What is that much alcohol (25%) supposed to do in the ultrasonic bath? 

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