New Hobby Ultrasonic Record Cleaning
After several months, I finally unpacked my ultrasonic cleaner. In addition to not having any instructions for the attachment there appears to be parts that are different or missing. Can some of you guys with this machine offer some advice on assembly or what is missing? Thanks. https://ibb.co/W39RddL https://ibb.co/TrjGnqR |
I am using the same tank, but with a Vinyl Spinner attachment for rotation. I use "Ruston's" formula, which is a combo of tergiclean hepastat IS alchohol and distilled water. I use a spin clean as a pre cleaning step to remove loose surface debris, then into the US tank for 15min at .33 rpm...or 5 revolutions. Then rinse in distilled water, and nitty gritty vac dry. My results are OUTSTANDING. I now have numerous 55-65yr old LPs that have a noise floor lower than that of my system. I hear better transient response, and staggeringly improved resolution of small scale details- air space around musicians etc. I highly recommend US cleaning to any serious record collector. |
I just used my ultrasonic record cleaner today for the first time, and I will have to agree that the results are amazing: extreme clarity, transparency, lack of pops and crackles. I just used distilled water at room temperature, and didn’t even try to turn on the warmer. One thing that I did notice is that when I turned the LP over, after one side sat on the felt, that there was an occasional pop, which makes me think that I need to upgrade to a nice turntable mat. Any recommendations on purchasing a high-grade turntable mat that won’t get lint/felt on the LP (for a Rega P8 with a glass platter)? Thanks. |
