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In Reply to: Any cheap replacement for record cleaning machine posted by Carl B. on July 2, 2005 at 04:57:02:
Though maybe not "audiophile endorsed," I've been using the Groovmaster label protector for over a year now with very satisfactory results. This gizmo is sold directly by its inventor on eBay for about $40, IIRC. (The standard disclaimer applies: I have no connection to this product or guy.) It is a device with a handle that clamps down over the label of an LP or 45 so you can wet clean by hand in the kitchen sink.To me, the key advantage of this system is it allows me to blast a filthy yard sale record with a pressurized stream of water from the sink before any brushes ever touch the surface, stirring up whatever abrasive gunk may be embedded there.
Add record cleaning fluid of your choice. I've been using a water/dish soap/99% isopropyl alcohol blend. I apply this solution with the foam and velour "Shur-line" paint pads-on-a-stick from Home Depot for brushes. After thorough rinsing, I dry with clean cotton towels to reduce the likelihood of residue building up in the grooves. I've never tried a fancy vacuum RCM, but this method renders formerly grimy used records impressively quiet.
This method is only employed for "dirty" discs. Like one of the other posters in this thread, I use a carbon fiber brush before each play to remove any light dust buildup.
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