Michael Fremer's record cleaning process....

Fjm04: Point taken .. but that hasn't been my point all along. It still seems most are having a conflict with the reviews that they (reviewers) want us to depend upon regarding what they are hearing (In their state-of-the art systems) vs, what I hear. There will/can be, ultimately, major component purchasing decisions that may follow? Correct me if I'm wrong?... did you just say 18 years ago?

Still, Did I just read how Fjn04 states he is now, 18 years later, up to date, or even what his current reference regarding the two lps he pointed out from 18 years ago sounds now?. Yes, I can even now, 18 years or not, let anyone who graces my listening room hear a difference between a well recorded 33 rpm lp vs the same well recorded 45 rpm lp. (I just stated that recently in another thread, regarding the Holly Cole "Romantically Helpless" lp on Groovenote, 33rpm vs 45 rpm). I don't need a life long analog expert to point this out to me! I can find this out for myself! Which has been 'my point" all aong people!

Whart: Also remember that Black Keys is a two person band! Which kind of goes towards Frogman's comment, I presume.

It's one thing to talk the talk, another to walk the walk. I've walked the walked, all by myself and am armed and ready to defend my positions on my own, thank you very much!

Frankly, I'd love to have MF over for at least one day, just to listen. My only concern/question would be in the nature of "best sounding pressings". That's all. I really think he'd be impressed.