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As i've mentioned in another post, i will be purchasing a turntable soon, but before i do i'll need to buy some inner sleeves.
It's been about 25 years since i've played my albums so i'm a litle out of the loop!
I do remember buying some rice paper sleeves, but i've been reading about poly sleeves being better protection.My concern is the chemical makeup of poly.I'm assuming its polyurethane.
As a cancer patient, i try to keep my life as chemical-free as i can so i don't know if the poly sleeves are safe to handle.
I want to hear from my fellow audiophiles first what you recommend before i buy. I see lots of vendors selling sleeves. I don't know which ones have the best quality. Are jacket covers usually poly too?
I also have questions about my VPI 16.5 regarding parts and upgrades, but i'll start a new post on that later.
Oh yeah, one more thing. I noticed some of the links on Vinyl FAQ no longer exist. Not sure how often the info is updated.
That's it for now.
Thanks!
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Stick with the rice paper or if your original paper inners are clean and dust free use them. Paper sleeves are much better that commonly believed. I quit using poly inners due to the fact they form a moisture barrier and can cause mildew specs on the records. Paper/rice paper allow more breathing.
Thanks for the advice.
MA recordings sell very nice sleeves.http://www.marecordings.com/main/product_info.php?products_id=169
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I meant replies. I didn't proofread my grammar after I sent it !
Need to stop using voice recognition.
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...poly-lined paper and have no complaints:
Later Gator,
Dave
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Hi, bob24,
I've been using Mobile Fidelity's "Original Master Sleeves" for decades. I like them because they have a paper layer sandwiched between the thin poly layers and it helps to keep the sleeves from bending and collapsing yet the sleeve is still thin enough to easily slide into the record jacket. Plus, the white background highlights information I write on the sleeves.
They cost a bit more but if you buy in quantity at MusicDirect.com you can save some money. (See link below.) Even at full price the sleeves are only $0.40 USD per sleeve which is well worth the price for the value you get. I buy four 50-packs at a time so my cost is only $0.33 USD per sleeve.
As for the HDPE they use for the sleeves, HDPE is used for consumable bottled liquids and in drinking water systems so it's probably one of the least harmful plastics we're exposed to every day. Otherwise, you might stay with paper sleeves.
Regards,
Tom
PS: One thing I learned with poly record sleeves is to put a small (~1 in.) fold in the lower corners so the sleeve slides into the jacket easier.
Been using these, since the days they had no lettering. Very good, long lasting stuff.As for the album covers --- I use Invest in Vinyl (3-mil) for single record albums. And Jimmy Hats Oversized clear covers for dual vinyl or oversized gatefold albums. These help prevent "ring wear" in the center of the covers.
Edits: 11/15/18
Good compromise on cost and effectiveness. They don't generate static, don't hold dust. About the only complaint I have is that they're sometimes difficult to open.
I need to order more soon, too. No connection with Sleeve City.
The problem is not that there is evil in the world, the problem is that there is good. Because, otherwise, who would care?
I'll second the recommendation for this inner sleeve. Have been using them for years on thousands of records. Cost effective, keeps the clean and zero problem with static.
I just checked their website. The prices start at about $8.80 for a 20 pk for basic sleeves up to $26.00 50/pk. for the ultimate sleeve.
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