Guest Guest Posted September 15, 2010 Posted September 15, 2010 I'm buying one of these tomorrow,ah-haha-haha-haaaaaaaa! Does anyone else have one? Any thoughts?
Citroen Posted September 15, 2010 Posted September 15, 2010 http://www.spincleanrecordwasher.com/video-demo.html http://www.spincleanrecordwasher.com/vinyl-record-products.html
Guest Guest Posted September 15, 2010 Posted September 15, 2010 neil;133114 wrote: So you want me to bring those mags in? Hahaha! Sure! Hmmmmm actually, on second thoughts.......I wonder if Noel Leeming sells them....?
Gainz Posted September 15, 2010 Posted September 15, 2010 I have a "disco anti stat" which is very similar - horsehair brush in the middle. Very effective for medium dirty records.
glennb99 Posted September 15, 2010 Posted September 15, 2010 Hi sirAndy I am a recent buyer of one of these - from Paul at TurnedOn. I've done about 300 LPs so far. It works well - just need to set aside a 2-3hr block of time and do in front of the hifi Good for when it's raining (as a JAFA that's pretty easy to arrange. I do about 30-50 at a time and by then my forearms are a bit tired (and in need of a drink!). I've used a couple of wire shoe racks sitting on the floor next to me. I wash the vinyl then dry with cloth a bit, then rest them in the rack for 10 mins or so. Usually dry by then, wipe off any remaining spots. Then lovingly put them in Mofi or Sleevetown inner sleeves (yeah, more contributions to the Paul/Neil retirement fund) and then into nice outer sleeves (I'm using the Real Groovy ones). Happy to answer any more questions at any time! Cheers, Glenn
Guest Guest Posted September 15, 2010 Posted September 15, 2010 Thanks Glenn - that's good to hear!I've read all the reviews, including a New Zealand one on Witchdoctor, and they' re all good news! How long after the cleaning process can you listen to a record? (I'll find out tomorrow of course!)
glennb99 Posted September 15, 2010 Posted September 15, 2010 sirAndy;133127 wrote: Thanks Glenn - that's good to hear! I've read all the reviews, including a New Zealand one on Witchdoctor, and they' re all good news! How long after the cleaning process can you listen to a record? (I'll find out tomorrow of course!) I dry the record with the cloth 2-3 clockwise revolutions and that gets a lot of wetness off - enough so there's no dripping. It then takes about 10-15 mins standing to dry the record completely. Once it's dry it's ready to play! I guess if you wanted to be absolutely sure you could leave it longer. Tip. Make sure the wash bath is not too high - I sit on a dining chair and have it sitting on a towel on a coffee table to I'm above it. It's more comfortable this way. That's important because to clean record you do about 3 complete turns clockwise and then anti-clockwise. To do a complete 360 degrees takes 6-7 incremental movements so that's 20 movements forward and 20 movements backwards. Comfort's important! A bit of a labour of love but result is worth it (altho, yes if I had a $1000 spare I might get a vacuum machine). But hey, I've only got 200 to go.
a poindexter Posted September 15, 2010 Posted September 15, 2010 glennb99;133139 wrote: I dry the record with the cloth 2-3 clockwise revolutions and that gets a lot of wetness off - enough so there's no dripping. It then takes about 10-15 mins standing to dry the record completely. Once it's dry it's ready to play! I guess if you wanted to be absolutely sure you could leave it longer. Tip. Make sure the wash bath is not too high - I sit on a dining chair and have it sitting on a towel on a coffee table to I'm above it. It's more comfortable this way. That's important because to clean record you do about 3 complete turns clockwise and then anti-clockwise. To do a complete 360 degrees takes 6-7 incremental movements so that's 20 movements forward and 20 movements backwards. Comfort's important! A bit of a labour of love but result is worth it (altho, yes if I had a $1000 spare I might get a vacuum machine). But hey, I've only got 200 to go. ahh memories..... pretty much the same routine i had with my old disco antistat (only without the wiping dry) . tread carefully mr andy , its only a matter of time until you sell a kidney for a vacuum machine
WI=3 Posted September 15, 2010 Posted September 15, 2010 I have had good use from my disco antistat, but recently "upgraded" to a VPI machine. Admittedly the VPI was $1500 but it was the best $1500 I have spent on my hifi for a while. Absolutely pristine records and ready to play immediately. A purchase I should have made 30 years ago, and then I may not have sold on those old LPs. The main benefit is the lack of hassle and the improved cleanliness/noise - it is no trouble to clean every record before playinmg it if you so desire. And I enjoy the ritual.
bazzer Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 How much is one of these? The disco antistat is $250 or so, right? Will this be as good, has anyone tried both?
whale Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 I'm looking at one of these too! So there's no need to rinse them off before drying?
ilikecrumpets Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 whale;133228 wrote: I'm looking at one of these too! So there's no need to rinse them off before drying? Apparently not - the Spin Clean doesn't seem to leave a residue, unlike my experiences with the Disco Antistat.
Tedwin1553552753 Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 Couple of tips from an anti stat user. Modify the pouring lip with a soldering iron / bit of sandpaper to avoid it spilling everywhere when returning fluid to bottle. After letting records drip for a few minutes in provided rack, dunk in cold water then dry with a chamois, no residue marks remain and record playable in 5 - 10 minutes. Plus you still get to pour back some dripped excess to fluid bottle. Put whole thing on tea towel or similar, otherwise sometimes the whole thing skids slopping cleaning fluid all over the place.
glennb99 Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 whale;133228 wrote: I'm looking at one of these too! So there's no need to rinse them off before drying? No residue that I can see. The fluid must have something in it like that chemical used in the darkroom for negatives - KodakFlo or something. Vinyl dries perfect. Cheers, Glenn
Guest Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 Hope not ! Kodaflow was a popular ingredient for home brew RCF but it left residues and Kodak warned against using it in RCF.
Guest Guest Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 I bought it. I used it. I love it. I chose some of my dirtiest sounding records - ones which the shaving brush method have had little effect on - and cleaned those first. The Flying Lizards, Dave Brubeck, Iggy Pop, Belle and Sebastian, etc. These records have always had a 'bed' of crackle and static which I thought I'd have to put up with until buying new pressings of the albums. Well I have to say I am very, very impressed with the results. The Flying Lizards and Dave Brubeck were probably the worst sounding, but the Spin Clean has reduced the 'bed' of noise by up to 95%. The best thing is that by removing all that crackle more detail can be heard and I can hear into the recordings more; so effectively it is like having a cartridge upgrade - I can literally hear things I hadn't heard before and I can hear things in a way I hadn't heard before. I am very happy with my (small) investment and recommend anyone who can't afford a VPI buy one of these! A big thanks to Paul and Neil!
Omegaspeedy Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 Excellent Andrew, I think I'll have to do the same!!
Guest Guest Posted September 16, 2010 Posted September 16, 2010 Yes, it's brought my interest in vinyl up a level. Thanks in part to my new PSU it is now no longer a fragile relationship but something much more solid and serious. I haven't listened to a CD (in my main system) for quite a while now.....
quentin Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 Sirandy, how do you keep the label dry? Do you have to "scrub" the vinyl?
quentin Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 glennb99;133277 wrote: No residue that I can see. The fluid must have something in it like that chemical used in the darkroom for negatives - KodakFlo or something. Vinyl dries perfect. Cheers, Glenn what about L'Art du Son?
SONDEKNZ Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 Sirandy, how do you keep the label dry? Do you have to "scrub" the vinyl? Yeah, I'm keen to know the impact on LP labels too. [i know some LPs have a groove around the label, but most don't] What keeps the cleaning fluid from an already washed side of the LP from gravity-feeding onto the label as the LP continues to rotate through the bath?
quentin Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 sondek;133349 wrote: Yeah, I'm keen to know the impact on LP labels too. [i know some LPs have a groove around the label, but most don't] What keeps the cleaning fluid from an already washed side of the LP from gravity-feeding onto the label as the LP continues to rotate through the bath? Sondek, that was my next question to ask about the residual at the bottom of the bath. I have a VPI and if spray the cleaning liquid and not scrub the vinyl, I will not be able to get the dirt out of the gooves.
Guest Guest Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 This was one of my concerns too because with some of my labels the colour actually runs. However this hasn't been a problem so far, at all. I guess the record just isn't upright in the bath for very long (3-4 full rotations clockwise and 3-4 anti-clockwise) and I hold the record horizontal to dry it. I suppose pulling the record through the tight velvet brushes keeps the fluid to a minimum too. I pull the record out and it's the bottom half that has been in the bath that has the most fluid on it so I let this drip a little, keeping an eye on the top half for run off onto the label. Easy-peasy.
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