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Frustrated with Vinly

Hey All,

Just coming here to let out out my frustration with Vinyl. I know that Vinyl takes patience but it's frustrating when playing some of my newer records and they have noises that I do not want to hear. Meaning, I try to clean them and they still have noise (pops, crackles, etc). When playing at low volumes of course you do not hear as much but when I turn up the volume is when it gets irritating. 

I can understand if older vinyl would sound like this but these are my newer records that I bought (amazon or barnes and nobles).

Now, I know the products that I am using are probably not great in the first place and I will probably need to upgrade to some more serious cleaner).

Currently trying to use a combo of: Kaiu Vinyl record cleaning set and I have also tried the Audio Technica AT6012 Record Care Kit.

So now I am considering either a Spin Clean type system or Pro-Ject  VC-S2 ALU Type cleaning system.

Any suggestions?

I almost want to give up on Vinyl sometimes and stick to digital (cd, hi res files, qobuz streaming).

Current equipment: denon dp-300f w/2m blue cart.

Thanks

Jay
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axpert
124 posts
 
Check the website of "TODD THE VINYL JUNKIE" Claims to have a cleaner that will do what other cleaners don't Only other thing needed is a good record vacuum system after his chemicals have had time to do their work. I haven't tried it yet but he hasn't steered me wrong in the past. Also, there is a new ultrasonic by KIRMUSS AUDIO. A little expensive but claims it will work where other systems don't. Can be seen at AXPONA.
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chakster
6,144 posts
 
If I like the results, then I might invest in a cleaner.
Thing is, at the moment, I have probably have about 50 or less records.


This is really all you need, cheap as chips.
Invest in vinyl instead and buy yourself a proper cartridge and turntable first, this is much more important.

I'm pretty sure you don't need to clean NEW records  


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noromance
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@jay73 I haven’t heard the Thorens. Current models are not great like the old TD125, 160, 124 etc. 
gyeltsen
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Anyone here ever try a Loricraft record cleaning machine?
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dnb4
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I am an old fart, so take this with a grain of salt as I am also a first time poster who is nowhere as learned/experienced as those on this forum which I have shadowed and learned from for many years.

I started with a Discwasher kit in the 70's (still have it although pretty worn out). From there, after a hiatus from vinyl in the 90's, I went to a VPI-HW17 (excellent machine), which I still use to this day. Than in 2019 I get a killer deal on a  Audio Desk Systeme Vinyl Cleaner PRO. I now use the VPI to do an intial distilled water cleaning than on to the Audio Desk and back to the VPI for another distilled water pass. I have been pleased with the results of this process.

Now that I have shared my record cleaning history. I would highly suggest you go to the Pro-Ject VC-S2 ALU machine or any of the VPI's, Okki Nokki or wet/vacuum cleaning machine which, IMHO will do a way better job than a Spin Clean or any other hand cleaning method that I know of. 

I clean all records, new and used. Cleaning technique may vary between new and used, but new or used they need to be cleaned.

When I am away from home and buy LP's, I clean with an Allsop Orbitrac 3. When I return home they go in the VPI & Audio Desk.

I also clean my stylus between each side on a LP with a brush and a  Onzow Zerodust.

I have been told I am somewhat anal retentive.
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