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Originally Posted by periurban
I am an innocent abroad here, I know it, but are you guys saying that all the old evils of vinyl have been tamed. It's, um, twenty years since I listened to records, and to tell the truth I was glad to see the back of them. Of course, I miss the sleeves (and the smell). But I don't miss the experience.
Here are the evils I remember.
1) Having to get several copies of a record before finding one that didn't crackle or skip.
2) Remembering to turn the volume down on the amp so that the lead in/out procedure didn't blow your speakers and your ears.
3) Static.
4) Dust.
5) Surface noise.
6) Distortion that increased towards the end of each side of the record.
7) Having to clean the records and stylus without damaging either.
8) Having to replace the stylus every so often.
9) Remembering not to fall asleep and let the run out groove wear the stylus to a nub.
10) Having to learn juggling to get the record out of its sleeve onto the deck without scratching it, fingering it or dropping it.
Have they really solved all those problems?
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These problems can only be solved by you - and I have NONE of the problems you mention.
If you put in the time, and the effort, vinyl will be a rewarding experience. If you decide that 600 dollars and your entire vinyl collection isn't worth your care, then go ahead and treat them like you did.
Zanth: I disagree completely. I've been through all the ins and outs of record cleaning, and the RCM right now is the only thing that has given me good results. Record Cleaning Machines are essential to anybody who wants to listen to vinyl for a good percentage of the time. Trust me on this: I have used all different brushes, different methods, different fluids - the only thing that has given me the results I expected was the Vinyl Zyme/Record Doctor solution.
Besides a tracking force guage, the only other necessity for vinyl is a record cleaning machine. It will allow for a better life of the vinyl, and also of the stylus and cartridge. Vacuums are the only way to go to get the results of a clean, quiet record. Dynamics and details all are improved - since you can hear SIGNIFICANTLY less surface noise and the stylus will have an easier time tracking, so you will hear better sound quality overall.