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10th Dec 2022, 12:23 am | #41 |
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I found this.
I will let you know but SWMBO has said yes dear, its for xmas. I havent purchased it yet.!! Joe https://www.vevor.com.au/ultrasonic-...p_010181752438 |
10th Dec 2022, 12:33 am | #42 |
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That looks like the same one I have Joe - I'm very happy with it and I hope you will be too.
What a great chrismas present Steve.
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For those of you who have joined the discussion a bit late and just in case you are interested and missed it early on in this thread, here's the link to the machine which is £169 on Amazon although I think it can be had a bit more cheaply if you hunt around. Joe seems to have found it for AUD229 which is about £126... a bargain. https://www.amazon.co.uk/VEVOR-Ultra...091DQ69RC?th=1 Steve.
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10th Dec 2022, 1:26 am | #44 |
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So didnt order it. The bas%^#%^# ds added $195 postage.
Im old!! NOT stupid. Joe |
10th Dec 2022, 1:35 am | #45 |
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so I tried Amazon.
this is cut and pasted. WEWU LP Vinyl Record 6L Ultrasonic Cleaner Machine with Professional Vinyl Records Bracket Max 5 LP Records Cleaning Auto-Drying 4 RPM/Min Label Saver Rotary Lifting Brand: WEWU 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 rating $1,540.92 Import Fees Deposit Included Secure transaction Secure transaction Returns Policy Returns Policy Amazon-managed Delivery Amazon-managed Delivery I wont have one I guess $1,540.92 SO cheap !!!!. Joe |
10th Dec 2022, 11:12 am | #46 | |
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10th Dec 2022, 5:49 pm | #47 |
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Joe, try from China directly using AliExpress. I've found it for £75 gdb + £35 shipping to UK + 20% vat which is cheaper than Amazon (but 4 weeks delivery time)
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10th Dec 2022, 9:23 pm | #48 |
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Thanks Gabe,
I think I will hold off. My magic genie is warning me away from it. Joe |
11th Dec 2022, 3:58 am | #49 |
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Well it looks like the same deal is not available all over the world. Shame. By magic genie do you mean irrational bias? I've had loads of great stuff from AliExpress without any problem.
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11th Dec 2022, 4:39 am | #50 |
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In Au Aliexpress is in chinese. I cant read any form of chinese.
Oh I should have posted the link. NOTE WELL! the freight cost https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...d=X2pTMSftaXyo Joe |
11th Dec 2022, 9:40 am | #51 |
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I tried the link and it appears in French here. However it looks like the thing that holds the record is available separately for €71.02, post free. If you already have an ultrasonic cleaner that would be a cheaper solution. Poking a pencil through the hole in the record and balancing it on the top of the bath would be even cheaper.
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11th Dec 2022, 10:00 am | #52 |
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I would love to hear a Before and After with one of these. I mean will I really hear a difference on a fairly good deck e.g a REGA 3?
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11th Dec 2022, 11:36 am | #53 |
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11th Dec 2022, 12:28 pm | #54 | |
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11th Dec 2022, 1:21 pm | #55 | |
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Another benefit I've found is that the RCM eliminates static which is one of the main causes of contamination. Once cleaned I use a carbon fibre brush each time a record is played in order to mitigate against static build up. Like Craig I often purchase records from dubious sources and some are really soiled. Very occasionally I clean them twice but am always impressed by the results. You really will hear the difference especially with a good quality deck/cartridge combination. I use a Denon 103. Alan |
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11th Dec 2022, 4:23 pm | #56 |
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Just to bring this thread down to earth (or below).
I have been given some older records with greasy fingerprints and dust on them. I use a wet washing up sponge with one or two drops of fairy washing up liquid on it (the sponge side not the rough side) to wet the grooves, trying not to wet the label too much. Then I use a Harris natural 3 inch, long bristle paintbrush to wipe (scrub?) round the record (back & forth) with the grooves 3 or 4 times. Rinse under a cool tap. Dry with freshly laundered towels. Air for a few minutes to let the surplus evaporate. Then play & enjoy. It really improves the sound a lot, is cheap and causes no damage. Project deck with Ortofin cartridge. |
11th Dec 2022, 6:32 pm | #57 |
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Nothing wrong with careful hand washing of course. However, an RCM does produce audibly better results and a DIY vacuum machine doesn't have to be expensive.
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11th Dec 2022, 7:49 pm | #58 | |
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I have been looking on ebay Australia at item 174712973740 and it apears to be available for AU $224.89 with free postage. Located in Regents Park (OZ not UK). See attached screenshot. Fingers crossed, Steve.
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11th Dec 2022, 8:03 pm | #59 |
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Well done Steve. Looks like a bargain. I wonder if Joe will be tempted?
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11th Dec 2022, 9:10 pm | #60 |
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Yes its still there, and it is free postage. I will mull it over a while more though. Good hint Steve.
thanks everybody. Joe |