Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?

Volleguy: That's the double edge to steam cleaning and cleaning in general; the damaged recordings "sound" better but the damage is sonically evident. It is apparent on LPs that had high cartridge weights 25+ years ago. My first Beatle records were played on a Garrard with a heavy plated tonearm @6gms+ cartridge weights. The damage is quite evident.

FYI: Walgreens has reduced the price of a Perfection Steamer to $19.00 US until 6/23. I believe the price is the same in its stores & the internet.

FYI: Walgreens has reduced the price of a Perfection Steamer to $19.00 US until 6/23. I believe the price is the same in its stores & the internet.

Yep. I just picked one up from my local Walgreens at $19.95. Looks like they have built the rebate into the price.

I've had my Perfection stemaer for about 5 days and have cleaned about a dozen records with it in conjuction with my usual cleaning regimen on a VPI 17. This includes L'Art du SOn fluid, AI Enzyme cleaner, Disc Doctor brushes, and now the Perfection steamer. I am convinced that the results are the cleanest these records will ever be.
Unfortunately one still cannot "unscratch" an LP!

IMO the steamer is a MAJOR step forward - even more than the advent of the enzyme cleaners. In summary: Purchase and use of the Perfection steamer is the BEST "bang for buck" I've ever gotten in over 20 years in this hobby.

Thanks, Thanks, Thanks!!!

Doak

Doak: Thank you, thank you : For years I have been wageing this battle and its not easy. Besides the invested few within the industry hating me, I have to deal with those that want to take advantage of the fact I am giving away this information for FREE. I don't ask for anything only your common sence and the hope I have given you more Audio Enjoyment. There is a point to this ... Back when audio started it was a community ... All the very best.