Regarding 78's

Hi folks.

Many audiophiles aren't aware of the sound quality and musicality that can come out of these records because of the lack of proper equipment to play them back with. It seems 78's are the biggest pains in the netherquarters for most because they require specific eq and stylus size requirements for the various era's. I've always found it fascinating. It's like audio archeology. Even as a kid, I was astounded at the difference in sound with the right stylus. The old "flip over" type. Sometimes, when given the choice between the original 45 or 78 to remaster certain things with, the 78 is chosen for it's dynamics despite the increase in surface noise which is now being ameilorated via computers. Sometimes way to much in my opinion but that's another forum post!

1. Do modern record cleaners such as the VPI safely clean them? Who makes the special liquids to use on them?

2. If you have experience with "vintage recording" phono stages and eq's, which do you think is the best in the business? Very interested in the KAB USA units. Their website and services they offer are quite impressive.

Also if any of you live in the Greater MA, RI, NH, CT or NYC areas and have a modern 78 set-up, I'd love to hear it to help me build my own. Contact me if you have a moment.

3. Any of you use your VPI's to play 78's and what's the effect?

All the best.

D.H.