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What's simplest effective record cleaning process

I've read the dozens of tweaky, compulsive record cleaning rituals. I've been there, done that...many years ago. Now that my kids are old enough that I can return to LPs, but I'm too old, tired and busy to obsess, what should I do to keep my already clean records in good shape? With minimum time/fuss? I have a Basis/Robin/Benz analog setup and very good components downstream.
kocsis
twl
3,251 posts
 
The Decca or Hunt carbon fiber brushes are about the best thing I have found for dusting, without building up static. Without washing, dusting is all you can do. Do it just before, and maybe after play. If you handle your records carefully, to keep the fingerprints off, and you don't buy used albums, then the brush will be satisfactory. You won't get quite as quiet of a sound as you would with washing, but it will be good.
sc53
722 posts
 
Buy a used VPI 16.5 record cleaning machine. A few drops of fluid and one quick vacuum pass on each side and your LP sounds new. Well, unless it is scratched or gouged, of course!
lugnut
1,190 posts
 
A carbon fiber brush is the minimum time/fuss.
hififile
236 posts
 
I like a carbon fiber brush, followed by a quick treatment of GruvGlide. I use the "Hunt Decca" brand of brush. This system has worked great for me for over 15 years, and you can hear the difference.

Hope this helps, Happy Listening,
hififile
hififile
236 posts
 
I like a carbon fiber brush, followed by a quick treatment of GruvGlide. I use the "Hunt Decca" brand of brush. This system has worked great for me for over 15 years, and you can hear the difference.

Hope this helps, Happy Listening,
hififile
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