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Vinyl essentials for novices

Over recent years, you would have known a number of friends getting into vinyl for the first time. They're enchanted by the whole vinyl package. After a while, they realise that records need to be clean and kept clean. Maintenance! Here's a little guide for them, if they want to go the DIY way. Any other advice would surely be helpful.

http://audiofi.net/2014/01/vinyl-essentials/
bassraptor
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mattmiller
1,493 posts
 
I 2nd the SPIN CLEAN for wet washing ...you cant beat their fluid it works awesome.
effischer
560 posts
 
As Dsper said, NEVER touch the record surface. Always clean the record surface before every play. Always use an appropriate brush to clean the stylus before every play. Be gentle and brush only in the direction of rotation. New records need the mold release compound removed before the first play. I prefer LAST power cleaner for this but there are a lot of good ones out there. Most importantly, have fun! If you are stressing out, you're doing something wrong. Happy listening!
czarivey
5,930 posts
 
Using same brush since 70's??
Hmmm...
bassraptor OP
64 posts
 
They probably don't make those brushes like they used to .... :)
dsper
662 posts
 
well now its not like we are scrubbing a burnt pan
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