Fixing an album that "sticks" - Page 2 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

bln · 07-24-2004, 10:46 PM

I've read that some people place warped records between sheets of glass and leave them in direct sunlight, or even in the oven at low temperatures. Never tried it, though I do have my fair share of warped records. You're right, though, they're still quiet.

Hirsch · 07-25-2004, 05:35 AM

There is a record warp repair device out now. Basically, you put the LP in the device, which has a flat metal base and lid. It heats gradually, then cools down...warps are gone. Cost is about $1700, IIRC.

Tuberoller · 07-25-2004, 06:01 AM

That device is junk,ask Todd,he bought one.

JMT · 07-25-2004, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuberoller

That device is junk,ask Todd,he bought one.

Yeah, I remember Todd posting that after flattening the records, the grooves weren't aligned properly.

tanfenton · 07-26-2004, 01:44 AM

Use a reflex clamp if these are dish warps and your spindle is tall enough for a clamp to grab. As horrified as I've been with how I've found some of my purchases stored, I have hardly any warped records.

NGF

gloco · 08-01-2004, 01:41 AM

Damnit, sorry to get off topic. Warped records are the worst, i have a Dave Matthews Band "Before these crowded streets" on vinyl and it's warped. Not sure how the hell it got warped, because it played fine the first few times, then i tried to listen to it a few months later and it was warped. It's rare too.