Thanks everyone, definitely digging the new TT!
My first couple transfers however were a bit embarrassing in regards to content, not one but TWO Rod McKuen albums! HOly crap, it makes Shatner sound like Shakespeare!!
Thanks everyone, definitely digging the new TT!
My first couple transfers however were a bit embarrassing in regards to content, not one but TWO Rod McKuen albums! HOly crap, it makes Shatner sound like Shakespeare!!
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Sourcehellenic vanagon, the D4 liquid is a solvent solution, which you use to clean the vinyl and then wipe/dry off.
When you use WD-40 you are applying oil, in a solvent, to the surface. The solvent will dry-off but the oil will remain behind in the grooves of the vinyl.
Do you not find that repeated application of WD-40 leaves a coating on the surface which is picked up by your stylus ?
Also I would have though the oil on your vinyl will contaminate the turntable mat, record sleeves etc ?
thanks
The post after responded:
1)Because of, a very thin, oil film, evrything runs much better!
a)No static clics.
b)No pops and other sounds because of dust particles. (Quiet as cd, almost).
c)Best possible tracking, even for old very used discs.
d)Deeper bass, clearer highs.
e)No friction, no wear for needle and disc.
f)Chance to increase a little the tracking force, if necessary, with no fear for bad concequences.
2)There is a waxlike residue after few days, but no problem with that, because discwasher with wd40, as shown, is applied each time, and wd40 is a terrific dissolver of, it's own and generally, wax!
3)Mat and record sleeves, (especially nylons are curling a little), are "contaminated", but this does not cause any kind of problem.
I thought that was interesting.
I ask because i am always finding beat to shit vinyl of OOP records (for cheap, too) that I would love to have the recordings of. The object here is only to capture the audio off the vinyl to a digital format than dispose of the vinyl. I may buy a decent TT at a pawn shop and give this a try sometime in the future just to see if it works. I was hoping that someone here had actually done it and could confirm/deny the urban legend
Try it and report back. I've heard of "wet playing" before, using distilled water but not using WD-40. Aside from ruining the record, ruining the paper sleeve, ruining the cover and ruining the turntable, what have you got to lose???
I have a pristine Discwasher system (brush) and i'm down to my final drops of old/classic formula D-4 fluid.
Is there either a suitable over-the-counter replacement or a home-brewed formula anyone would care to share?
I've used Disc Doctor Miracle solution and would highly recommend.
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Disk Doctor fluid and brushes will crush any home made washing solution. I've used it for many years now and couldn;t ask for better. Of course, with any cleaning you must use clean water to rinse away the residu. That is a key step IMO.
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