Vinyl

[Rita_Poon]

Pro-ject VC-E vacuum record cleaning machine.

£300 pretty piece of kit. Is it any good?

 

[chrismpw]

Had my vinyl rig since the 80s. Stuck with it and argued my case about superiority over cd to all the magazine readers who flowed with ad-men generated peer opinion rather than the evidence of their own ears.

Delighted we've produced a generation at last who recognise the wonderful medium.

Having said that, I've embraced HD streaming to my heart over the last year.

 

[Blue 1]

£300 pretty piece of kit. Is it any good?

Some of the best money I've ever spent.

Stuff that was unlistenable in some cases restored to VG+, and others at least made enjoyable to listen to again. It can't get rid of scratches or physical damage, but the difference a good clean makes is quite something.

My records haven't always been looked after as well as they should've been, and it made a massive difference. It's also a good thing to own if you're into buying second hand records, which I am.

The two obvious things anyone who plays vinyl should buy, though, are a carbon fibre record brush and a stylus cleaning brush, and that should really avoid the need for something like the above.

 

[Rita_Poon]

Some of the best money I've ever spent.

Stuff that was unlistenable in some cases restored to VG+, and others at least made enjoyable to listen to again. It can't get rid of scratches or physical damage, but the difference a good clean makes is quite something.

My records haven't always been looked after as well as they should've been, and it made a massive difference. It's also a good thing to own if you're into buying second hand records, which I am.

The two obvious things anyone who plays vinyl should buy, though, are a carbon fibre record brush and a stylus cleaning brush, and that should really avoid the need for something like the above.

Grease handed wannabe's also. So many ideas about cleaning. Suppose cleaning an acquaintances records say 20 for £10 could see some investment back. Gotta think smart. Looking after your gear goes a long way to keeping things going. Weighing up a mixer cover next.

 

[Blue 1]

Grease handed wannabe's also. So many ideas about cleaning. Suppose cleaning an acquaintances records say 20 for £10 could see some investment back. Gotta think smart. Looking after your gear goes a long way to keeping things going. Weighing up a mixer cover next.

I've thought about doing that, but I don't really want to be responsible for someone else's records lol

 

[Rita_Poon]

I've thought about doing that, but I don't really want to be responsible for someone else's records lol

If it's a full Lazarus job, you might get famous.

 

[coollino]

One of the records shops I used to go to. I can't even begin to describe the mess and smell

 

[Littlesue]

Ah the eye test. Been there, always give the side you care about a thorough light glare once over. If you notice a bit of blemish, mention it and run the price down.
I'd never do the following with a charity shop.
Check the side you want is alright, then 'find' some scratch n scuff on the side you dont and mention that, get a quid or two off that way

Couldn't do anything like that in a million years, much too shy

 

[Rita_Poon]

Couldn't do anything like that in a million years, much too shy

You never know, if you never ask. Feint heart never won fair maiden...

 

[Rita_Poon]

 

[Joey66]

10 years ago on the car boots ten for a £1.....

 

[neil999]

My main dilemma is I have about 500 cds and if i to try and replace my favourites or new stuff

 

[neil999]

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They do such great covers

 

[Rita_Poon]

That version of yellow submarine was just bonkers...

 

[neil999]

Really wanted mellon collie and infinite sadness and the only version is a £100 plus