People can kick you for being this obsessed. Trust me on this one. The cleaner you get a record, the more you can extract from the grooves. Regardless how long it takes, there is no album I own that is not worth all you’ve done and more. This media is my personal favorite and why I watch what some would consider a bore to watch. It isn’t boring if you care about it as much as we do. It matters because you love the music on each one and you care enough to protect that investment with every means you have available.
With all the effort cleaning the record, how important is the last step with the Ultrasonic? The first cleaning process goes very deep. What is gained sonically from adding a last step in the Ultrasonic machine? What difference can you hear?
We have done several 'before and after' US cleaning listening tests. Unfortunately, we can't play those on YT for copyright reasons, but bottom line, I do think using an US for the final step does provide a great improvement. A good suction machine and technique will get you 90% of the way there, but the US gets you all that much closer to perfection. The more I clean, the more I hear extracted from the groove...and that's what the channel is all about. Thanks for watching!
Been using MoFi pads, going to add the Disc Dr brush now! My cleaning routine is similar, but found these Pet food bowl mats to be fantastic (Amazon). They are like thick neoprene but quickly absorb any fluid, so stay dry when cleaning multiple records and wipe down quickly. They are a little larger than needed, but cut easily. Works better than microfiber towels for me.
So I'm trying to get my hands on one of those Disk Doctor brushes here in Europe. I have seen one or two here and there on eBay. If I'm "lucky" can you guys tell me what alternative washing fluid/lotion might work well with the brush for the intended pre-machine-clean? thanx a lot!
Good luck with your search. If I see a US retailer that sells Disk Doctor brushes and will ship internationally, I'll let you know. To your question, you might try L'Art du Son or AVIS #15 as alternatives to the Disk Doctor's fluid.
I'm glad that you were inspired to order the Rubenstein! It is a great album. You're correct on this video having already been posted. Unfortunately we accidentally deleted it from TH-cam so we wanted to get it back up. This however will not replace this week's episode as we have a fun one coming out tomorrow, Friday. We're featuring a very, very dirty record so we pulled out an arsenal for a 5-step cleaning process! Hope you'll join us then.
Just a word of caution not to use any chemical cleaning agent on the record without checking the chemical's compatability against the PVC and plasticizer chemical compatability chart. No ingredients listed, suggest not using. The Materials Safety Data Sheet will also advise if there are any health concerns or special disposal issues.
@@LetsCleanaRecord The Osage rushes is hard to find in Europe, but there seems to be an alternative: Tonar Micro-Mu Vinyl Record Cleaning Brush. "It features special ultra fine bristles and a solid plastic handle. The bristles are under 50 microns thick, so incredibly thin making them reach further into the grooves than most, for a really deep clean." Do you think that brush would be a better option than the normal goat hear?
@@wiggywag First time I'm hearing of Tonar Brushes. I just took a look and suspect they'd do the trick, but it's hard to know how they'd compare to Osage without trying both. Now there's an idea for a future episode....thanks!
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I've been using the Disk Doctor system for years. I highly recommend it.
Great video I'm getting a Bob Ross vibe thanks
People can kick you for being this obsessed. Trust me on this one. The cleaner you get a record, the more you can extract from the grooves. Regardless how long it takes, there is no album I own that is not worth all you’ve done and more. This media is my personal favorite and why I watch what some would consider a bore to watch. It isn’t boring if you care about it as much as we do. It matters because you love the music on each one and you care enough to protect that investment with every means you have available.
Well said sir!
With all the effort cleaning the record, how important is the last step with the Ultrasonic? The first cleaning process goes very deep. What is gained sonically from adding a last step in the Ultrasonic machine? What difference can you hear?
We have done several 'before and after' US cleaning listening tests. Unfortunately, we can't play those on YT for copyright reasons, but bottom line, I do think using an US for the final step does provide a great improvement. A good suction machine and technique will get you 90% of the way there, but the US gets you all that much closer to perfection. The more I clean, the more I hear extracted from the groove...and that's what the channel is all about. Thanks for watching!
OF COURS; THERE IS NO DOUBT; - A CLEAN RECORD PLAY BETTER THEN A DIRTY ONE ...
Been using MoFi pads, going to add the Disc Dr brush now!
My cleaning routine is similar, but found these Pet food bowl mats to be fantastic (Amazon).
They are like thick neoprene but quickly absorb any fluid, so stay dry when cleaning multiple records and wipe down quickly.
They are a little larger than needed, but cut easily.
Works better than microfiber towels for me.
Pet food bowl mats...love it!
Has there ever been an incident where too much cleaning has hurt the grooves of a record.
just wondering ?
So I'm trying to get my hands on one of those Disk Doctor brushes here in Europe. I have seen one or two here and there on eBay. If I'm "lucky" can you guys tell me what alternative washing fluid/lotion might work well with the brush for the intended pre-machine-clean? thanx a lot!
Good luck with your search. If I see a US retailer that sells Disk Doctor brushes and will ship internationally, I'll let you know. To your question, you might try L'Art du Son or AVIS #15 as alternatives to the Disk Doctor's fluid.
Didn’t you do this one already? I remember the Rubinstein. In fact, I ordered it!
I'm glad that you were inspired to order the Rubenstein! It is a great album. You're correct on this video having already been posted. Unfortunately we accidentally deleted it from TH-cam so we wanted to get it back up. This however will not replace this week's episode as we have a fun one coming out tomorrow, Friday. We're featuring a very, very dirty record so we pulled out an arsenal for a 5-step cleaning process! Hope you'll join us then.
Just a word of caution not to use any chemical cleaning agent on the record without checking the chemical's compatability against the PVC and plasticizer chemical compatability chart.
No ingredients listed, suggest not using.
The Materials Safety Data Sheet will also advise if there are any health concerns or special disposal issues.
Why can't you use the DD brushes while on the RCM? That's what I do.
Since recording that episode, I have tried using DD brushes on the VPI with some success.
Where can I get those microfiber cloths you are using? I haven’t been able to find them that big
I found them at an AutoZone shop. Yes they're very handy.
What are the brushes that you use?
The Disc Doctor in this episode, but we also use Osage, Walker Audio, MoFi, and Loricraft.
@@LetsCleanaRecord The Osage rushes is hard to find in Europe, but there seems to be an alternative: Tonar Micro-Mu Vinyl Record Cleaning Brush. "It features special ultra fine bristles and a solid plastic handle. The bristles are under 50 microns thick, so incredibly thin making them reach further into the grooves than most, for a really deep clean." Do you think that brush would be a better option than the normal goat hear?
@@wiggywag First time I'm hearing of Tonar Brushes. I just took a look and suspect they'd do the trick, but it's hard to know how they'd compare to Osage without trying both. Now there's an idea for a future episode....thanks!
just use stasis brushes ,a solid 10 microns thick!! very stiff and yet very flexible the very best i"ve owned! thanks!@@LetsCleanaRecord
Is that your wife’s toothbrush?😂