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MONSTER CD RINGS . How to Remove ?

Going through my massive collection of CDs, I just noticed about a dozen discs with MONSTER RINGs around them. Back in the early 90s I fell for the Stereophile ploy of Monster CD ring tweek. Which was suppose to increase the accuracy of the CD laser reading. Thus giving more information and better sound.

Two quick questions..

1- How the heck do you get the (Monster CD) ring off the disc without ruining the CD ?

2- If I do use these CDs with the Monster rings on the disc. Can it damage or stress the CD motor mechanism because of the extra weight spinning ?

Thank you to all who help.
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rcprince
3,080 posts
 
I have a number of discs with the rings as well. I don't know about taking them off, haven't tried (nail polish remover?), but they haven't hurt any CD motor mechanism I've ever had, so I wouldn't worry about that. The only problem I've ever encountered with them has been they can get stuck in an in-dash car CD player (happened to me in an Acura once, it took a long time to coax it out).
nickway
168 posts
 
Try a product called "Goo Gone"
The stff works magic

Its available and most grocery and deparment stores and home centers.

Here is a pic of the bottle:
http://www.magicamerican.com/gg_images/GG3_big.gif

Cheers,
Nick
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nsgarch
2,524 posts
 
I haven't tried Goo-Gone, but Ronsonal lighter fluid (naptha) has always worked great (won't eat labels or plastic like laquer thinner or acetone)

Flood the inside edge of the ring. Then try and separate just a small part of the outside edge if you can, and capillary some fluid into the separation. Slowly begin lifting the ring as you add more fluid. It will soften the adhesive and continue releasing. Just go slowly and be patient. Wash the disc after with diswashing detergent and rinse. Then use your favorite CD treatment like Finyl or Optrix.
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