[L0rdGwyn]

First batch of ultrasonically cleaned records is done! Waiting for them to dry to get a play test. Trickiest part is getting arm level such that all of the grooves are submerged, padded card table is not going to work long term as the weight of the tank affects the level of the platform, so will need to swap that out. Filtration system isn't up and running yet, package with parts was supposedly delivered but never actually made it to my doorstep.

Wood Glue and patience is all you need!

Not practical for me but glad you are having success with this method! Maybe you could stack some of those together and make a frisbee.

 

[L0rdGwyn]

Sounds great, nice and quiet. Did twelve records, will have to refine the process but its a start.

 

[Galapac]

Wood Glue and patience is all you need!

Why wood glue vs. the white stuff? Is it more flexible when hardened?

 

[triod750]

What 12AU7 are you using? I've been a bit underwhelmed with the A2293's in the Darkvoice so far, but have not given them much of a chance with different driver tubes. Going to fish my 12AU7 adapter out of the box now...

Listening to them with Ken-Rad 6N7 right now. Tube totally NOS and hardly warmed up but it's sounding promising.

 

[bcowen]

Does all of your A2293 have the same getters? Round or square?

They are all the same -- top round getter:

 

[bcowen]

My question would be this: what is different about the wiring of the 6080 socket between the DarkVoice and the Incubus? I'd imagine that would get you the answer as to why it is not working, but sounds like a short to me. Something else you could do is put the adapter in the Incubus and check pin-to-pin continuity with a DMM to make sure there isn't a short between the electrodes of the A2293. I'm not aware of any near-equivalents to the A2293, sorry! I would check for shorts first and compare the pinout of the 6080 sockets between the two amps.

OK, thanks! I'll give that a try.

I did just check the tube pins with a DMM and they are fine, but I would have been very surprised if the Hickok had not indicated a short in one of them if one existed.

 

[bcowen]

Sounds great, nice and quiet. Did twelve records, will have to refine the process but its a start.

How long did you let them spin them in the tank?

 

[bcowen]

Listening to them with Ken-Rad 6N7 right now. Tube totally NOS and hardly warmed up but it's sounding promising.

What amp are you using?

I have some long hole plate CIFTE (Mazda), RCA clear top, Mullard CV4003, and Telefunken 12AU7's pulled out to play with here in a bit...

 

[L0rdGwyn]

How long did you let them spin them in the tank?

I started at 15 min with one revolution every 5 min, increased it to 20min with four revolutions on the second and third runs, going to keep experimenting with it.

 

[triod750]

What amp are you using?

I have some long hole plate CIFTE (Mazda), RCA clear top, Mullard CV4003, and Telefunken 12AU7's pulled out to play with here in a bit...

For this I am using a humble Little Dot MKIVSE. My A2293 seems to come from the same batch as yours, bought from Langrex. With some extras from @Deyan.

 

[JazzVinyl]

First batch of ultrasonically cleaned records is done! Waiting for them to dry to get a play test. Trickiest part is getting arm level such that all of the grooves are submerged, padded card table is not going to work long term as the weight of the tank affects the level of the platform, so will need to swap that out. Filtration system isn't up and running yet, package with parts was supposedly delivered but never actually made it to my doorstep.





Not practical for me but glad you are having success with this method! Maybe you could stack some of those together and make a frisbee.

If you can powder coat in the house you sure as shootin' can wood glue clean records

If you play the peel....plays backwards!

 

[JazzVinyl]

Why wood glue vs. the white stuff? Is it more flexible when hardened?

Never tried Elmers. Titebond II is the right stuff. The secret is to put it on thick, and let dry until completely dry.

It's slow...but works incredibly well.

 

[leftside]

I started at 15 min with one revolution every 5 min

Same

 

[JazzVinyl]

Listening to them with Ken-Rad 6N7 right now. Tube totally NOS and hardly warmed up but it's sounding promising.

Love the metal 6N7's! Will sound better after it cooks for 20 mins or so. Takes the metal envelopes longer, to get a full head of steam

 

[L0rdGwyn]

If you can powder coat in the house you sure as shootin' can wood glue clean records

I have three ferocious felines that say otherwise