Vinyl Care

I started with a VPI. Does a good job, although sounds like a 747 taking off. I now have a German Nessie... expensive, but small and quiet and very automatic. 

An initial cleaning, whether new or use vinyl typically is all you need. Then a quick removal of dust before playing... I use Last General purpose so the applicator picks up the dust. 

If I play an album lots of times (seldom happens to me since I have 2,000) and starts getting pops, I’ll clean on the machine. 

I also use Last preservative after a machine cleaning. But this is reserved for serious vinylists. 

ghdprentice

I only have aprox 120 albums left and about 50% are pretty worn.

I guess the VPI would work for me.

Not clear on the Last General purpose.is this a brand name?

Thanks

twangy57,

I am originally from IL, but left there many moons ago.  Why do you ask?  ghdprentice makes a good point, VPI machines sound like very noisy vacuum cleaners.  That is because they use very big blowers and motors.  That is also why they work so well and last forever.  My first one, bought new in 1986, is an HW17, still works like a champ and I'm taking it up to our home in NH in June.  When it gets there I'll be looking for a new home for my HW16.  Let me know if you still need one then and we'll work something out.  My new one is the very awesome MW1 Cyclone, which I am using daily as I sort thru an 8,000 estate collection.  It is being used to do the heavy lifting and a HumminGuru Nova is being used for the final rinse.  Currently I am cleaning maybe 5, 6, 7, or 8 records a day.  Whatever I find that interests me.  ghdprentice mentioned Last products.  He and I share enthusiasm for them as well.  I use their StyLast and Last Record Preservative.  They are a good company. 

twangy57,

You might want to visit discogs.com some time for used records.  

I also use Last record preservative after cleaning. In fact, treated records even sound a touch better, I did compare a few,

And I use Last tape head preservative with my Nakamichi deck. This is a great stuff, but you have to apply it frequently.