Record-playing Rituals?

Hi David,
My routine is to run an LP thru a wet vacuum machine(VPI hw16) before it gets played, used records getting a good wet scrubbing first.Record sleeves will be replaced with new or given a shot of compressed air.
After that, I use a Hunt EDA brush every couple of plays as needed.Most records will not require cleaning for about 20-30 plays provided that the LP is replaced in its sleeve soon after play.
I do not use nor recommend stylus/record treatments.
I'll rid the stylus of build up/dust bunnies every few sides with a benz-micro stylus brush as needed.That's it.

Ken

Well, my ritual is not unsimilar to Ken's. Every LP side, before being played, is put on the VPI HW 16, dusted off with a Hunt EDA brush and then given a good washing. After that, the surface is treated by a concoction made up of trifluortrichlorethane and molybdensulphate and when on the player, dusted off again. The stylus is cleaned and then I let her rip. (Even with pristine record surfaces you will get a better soundstage in width and depth as well as much more minute information from the groves after this treatment. That's why I do this ritual every time.) Cheers

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