re: Audiophile/Vinyl Thread - Post Pics, Advice, Questions, Setups, etc.

2 big record store notes.

1) Blue Note has a 20% store-wide sale today with a few titles 40% off. Blue Note Store

2) I have to give props to Dusty Groove service. I received an order with a few LPs last week and one title that was ordered as "new" came unsealed (1st red flag) and when I took the LP out it was filthy and had some scuffs & light scratches. Sent them an email and photos, they said to return and they'd assess. This was a "make or break" deal to me as I'd lose a lot of faith if they didn't make it right. Fortunately, they did so very quickly and credited me for not only the purchase price but my return shipping fee. You never know until you have an issue, this is the first real problem I've had with DG and they were very prompt in responding and taking care.

Looks like they’ve been exposed to moisture and you’re dealing with mold and mildew.I typically put a drop of dish detergent in a bowl and fill it with hot water. Get a steady stream of hot water from the faucet and rinse the record in a circular pattern avoiding the labels. Then I did a sponge in the bowl and clean both sides going along the grooves. After that rinse well. Then dry.

Also use a damp paper towel on the jacket if it has the same problem. Sometimes it helps, sometimes it doesn’t, but it will at least get off any dust or dirt.

If he gave you a large amount of records 50 or more, it might be worth investing in one of the cheaper ultrasonic cleaners off Amazon. Proabbaly worth it anyway cause that is gonna be about the best way to clean them deeply.

I do not, I just got into records the last couple years. I try to buy used stuff that a G2 groove washer cleaning will handle. At some point I will likely get an ultrasonic or a vacuum machine.

Kali Uchis - Red Moon in Venus
kindve a latina sade

Fair enough.

2024 - Rhino High Fidelity Series

Nice! I’m waiting for the VMP pressing to be shipped out with my April RoTM.