Record-playing Rituals?

Well, I gave in and tried StyLast. While the stuff works really well I will continue to play records wet using a 33/66% soultion of GlassPlus and isopropyl alchohol. While the StyLast did indeed dramatically reduce surface noise it did NOT yield the CD-quiet results of my special home-made magic brew.

Alright, ixnay on the GlasPlus. The pigment in the cleaner accumulates in the groove which will prevent the record from playing 'cleanly' dry. Back to the straight isopropyl alcohol. Sigh.

Don't try this at home - I am a professional?

Cody Grayland

Anybody experience their cleaning fluid getting moldy? I have to clean out my VPI every so often, I don't want to put the mold onto records. I have the gallon jug on the floor beside the VPI.

Deb,

There have been many reports over the years of VPI's cleaning fluid growing mold. IMO, the best solution is to dispose of it, in an environmentally safe way of course, and use something better.

A perusal of this thread will turn up many, err, solutions. RRL is my preference.

Thanks, Doug, I've been seeing good news about the RRL, I've got to place an order with Music Direct today so I'll have them send me the stuff. I've been complaining to my local store about the problem but he says any cleaner does the same thing. It would be very good for me if he's wrong.