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Offline S Clark

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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12570 on: October 26, 2019, 05:05:20 PM »
I'll play along.  Who is he?
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12571 on: October 27, 2019, 05:23:57 AM »
Count Basie: 88 Basie Street



Pablo LP

Tom,
Just to deviate for a moment and you may have posted this before. What’s your methodology for cleaning records, especially when you buy them used?
Nick

Nothing elaborate Nick. I just clean them on the VPI 16.5 machine that I bought in 1989 using the stock VPI fluid. IF they are still noisy I give them a second pass and if that doesn't cure the problem I hit them with the steamer. 95% of the records are fine after the first pass and of the rest I may pull out the steamer twice a year.

It is worth noting that I clean not only every used records but also new records as well. While new records nay look clean they often contain residual amounts of the mold release compound used during the manufacturing process so insure the record comes off the pres easily and undamaged (kind of like spraying PAM on your waffle iron.) This compound is stick and wil gum up your stylus if not cleaned off the record.

I am sure there is more that I can do, but quite frankly with the number of records I deal with I just don't have the time.

BTW, this may all be subject to change as I plan to attend a seminar on record cleaning next weekend at CAF next weekend.
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12572 on: October 27, 2019, 06:47:23 AM »
I'll play along.  Who is he?

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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12573 on: October 27, 2019, 12:52:45 PM »
Count Basie: 88 Basie Street



Pablo LP

Tom,
Just to deviate for a moment and you may have posted this before. What’s your methodology for cleaning records, especially when you buy them used?
Nick

Nothing elaborate Nick. I just clean them on the VPI 16.5 machine that I bought in 1989 using the stock VPI fluid. IF they are still noisy I give them a second pass and if that doesn't cure the problem I hit them with the steamer. 95% of the records are fine after the first pass and of the rest I may pull out the steamer twice a year.

It is worth noting that I clean not only every used records but also new records as well. While new records nay look clean they often contain residual amounts of the mold release compound used during the manufacturing process so insure the record comes off the pres easily and undamaged (kind of like spraying PAM on your waffle iron.) This compound is stick and wil gum up your stylus if not cleaned off the record.

I am sure there is more that I can do, but quite frankly with the number of records I deal with I just don't have the time.

BTW, this may all be subject to change as I plan to attend a seminar on record cleaning next weekend at CAF next weekend.

Thanks for the info.
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12574 on: October 27, 2019, 05:00:44 PM »
Coleman Hawkins: Sirius



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This one is right up there with 88 Basie Street when it comes to SQ and musicality.  :thumb:
Remember, it's all about the music........

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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12575 on: October 27, 2019, 05:12:08 PM »
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble: Live at Carnegie Hall



Epic CD
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12576 on: October 27, 2019, 05:14:54 PM »
Bill Evans Trio: Portrait in Jazz



Riverside CD
Remember, it's all about the music........

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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12577 on: October 27, 2019, 05:22:16 PM »
Herb Ellis/Joe Pass: Two for the Road



Pablo CD
Remember, it's all about the music........

• Nola Boxers
• Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
• McIntosh MC 275
• ARC SP-9
• VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
• Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
• DigiBuss/TWL PC&USB/MIT Cables

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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12578 on: October 27, 2019, 07:57:47 PM »
B.B. King: Live at San Quentin



MCA CD
Remember, it's all about the music........

• Nola Boxers
• Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
• McIntosh MC 275
• ARC SP-9
• VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
• Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
• DigiBuss/TWL PC&USB/MIT Cables

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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12579 on: October 27, 2019, 08:00:57 PM »
Larry Coryell: Live from Bahia



CTI CD
Remember, it's all about the music........

• Nola Boxers
• Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
• McIntosh MC 275
• ARC SP-9
• VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
• Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12580 on: October 27, 2019, 08:02:45 PM »
Curtis Stigers: Baby Plays Around



Concord CD
Remember, it's all about the music........

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• Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
• McIntosh MC 275
• ARC SP-9
• VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
• Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
• DigiBuss/TWL PC&USB/MIT Cables

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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12581 on: October 27, 2019, 08:04:45 PM »
Benny Goodman: Ken Burns Jazz



Columbia CD
Remember, it's all about the music........

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• Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
• McIntosh MC 275
• ARC SP-9
• VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
• Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
• DigiBuss/TWL PC&USB/MIT Cables

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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12582 on: October 27, 2019, 08:07:42 PM »
Jazz Super Hits



Blue Note CD

Track info here:

https://www.discogs.com/Various-Jazz-Super-Hits/release/9912889
Remember, it's all about the music........

• Nola Boxers
• Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
• McIntosh MC 275
• ARC SP-9
• VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
• Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
• DigiBuss/TWL PC&USB/MIT Cables

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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12583 on: October 27, 2019, 08:11:23 PM »
Michele Ramo, Bucky Pizzarelli & Jerry Bruno: Oh Lady Be Good



Moonboat CD
Remember, it's all about the music........

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• Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
• McIntosh MC 275
• ARC SP-9
• VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
• Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12584 on: October 28, 2019, 09:31:00 AM »
The Dave Brubeck Trio: Distinctive Rhythm Instrumentals



Jazz Heritage CD
Remember, it's all about the music........

• Nola Boxers
• Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
• McIntosh MC 275
• ARC SP-9
• VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
• Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
• DigiBuss/TWL PC&USB/MIT Cables