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    mrussel1 said:
    I would probably not buy any more Soviet records then.  Mono should never be like that,  to my knowledge.  Here's the version I have,  which is stereo.  It's a good cut,  but criticism on the pressing.  I have surface noise on side 2....  however.... I took my TT in yesterday to get recalibrated and it turns out I have some damage on my needle,  so I just ordered a new one.  Could be the root of lots of my problems. 

    https://www.discogs.com/John-Coltrane-A-Love-Supreme/release/8268956
    thats another consideration then for me, 80's era stereo, had belt replaced on TT nothing else other that speed test, no dust cover with it. And my receiver is untouched other than cover removal and compressed air blowout from me.
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    mrussel1 said:
    This  Dexter Gordon album I just bought downtown literally checks all the boxes.  It's called Clubhouse 
    Do you have the original LT series version? I'm wondering how they compare. I've read the Tone Poet series can be hit or miss, due to source degradation. I don't know. I'm not too anal about it all, so I probably wouldn't even notice. I will say that when I compared my original mono, deep groove pressing of Blue Train to the MM version, it was very noticeable. The original copy, even though it's in VG condition, sounded far superior to the repress. And like I said, I'm no audiophile and plan to keep it that way.
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    Do you have the original LT series version? I'm wondering how they compare. I've read the Tone Poet series can be hit or miss, due to source degradation. I don't know. I'm not too anal about it all, so I probably wouldn't even notice. I will say that when I compared my original mono, deep groove pressing of Blue Train to the MM version, it was very noticeable. The original copy, even though it's in VG condition, sounded far superior to the repress. And like I said, I'm no audiophile and plan to keep it that way.
    I don't.  I only have a couple of original jazz records, mostly stuff I could salvage from my parents.  I have a few Tone Poet and no complaints so far.  This particular Dexter Gordon is great!   Your statement on the Blue Train vs MM is really interesting.  But if you have an original of that.. WTF... that's some expensive wax right there.  I don't hope to have that as a comparison.  End of the day, we're all guessing a bit, which is why when it comes to these classics, I go for something touched by Kevin Gray or MOFI, etc, because I know they have high standards for the source of their work.  
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    couple questions,

    automatic cleaners, worth it?

    musty odors in the covers, best practice for eliminating these odors?
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    mickeyrat said:
    couple questions,

    automatic cleaners, worth it?

    musty odors in the covers, best practice for eliminating these odors?
    I have the okki and love it.  Considering you seem to buy a lot of used, you should consider something.  If you bought mostly new,  there's an easy way with soft soap by hand,  but it takes time and not as effective as a vacuum. 
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    mrussel1 said:
    I have the okki and love it.  Considering you seem to buy a lot of used, you should consider something.  If you bought mostly new,  there's an easy way with soft soap by hand,  but it takes time and not as effective as a vacuum. 
    so yours is vacuum only?

    bought one title NEW(claimed) off discogs and the guy said he opened and washed it?
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    mrussel1 said:
    I have the okki and love it.  Considering you seem to buy a lot of used, you should consider something.  If you bought mostly new,  there's an easy way with soft soap by hand,  but it takes time and not as effective as a vacuum. 

    I hear those work great.  For my budget, the Spin Clean does the job great.  Some audiophiles don't like the Spin Clean because they say it just moves the same old dirt around the record but I get around that by pre-cleaning any LP's that have visible dust using a microfiber cloth with a good record cleaning spray and then running the LP through the Spin Clean.  And I clean fewer records per batch of solution than the 50 LPs they recommend as the most for each batch.  I also have plenty of extra drying clothes, which I frequently hand-wash in Woolite.  And to top it off, I have a drying rack that I set up in from of a fan on low for total drying.

    I know, by now you're probably thinking, just buy the damn Okki Nokki!  :lol:  But seriously, I like my Zen-like meditative hand cleaning method and it works great.   Ooooommmm...

    An anti-static record brush is a good idea before each play as well. 
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  • Posts: 44,283
    mrussel1 said:
    I have the okki and love it.  Considering you seem to buy a lot of used, you should consider something.  If you bought mostly new,  there's an easy way with soft soap by hand,  but it takes time and not as effective as a vacuum. 
    so ole buddy ole pal, my birthday is in july.....

    glad I wasn't drinking anything when I saw that peice on Amazon ...
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    mickeyrat said:
    so ole buddy ole pal, my birthday is in july.....

    glad I wasn't drinking anything when I saw that peice on Amazon ...
    yeah it's five bills, so not cheap.  My wife bought it as an anniversary present for me a few years ago.  The Spin Clean that Brian mentioned has a very good reputation. 
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    mrussel1 said:
    yeah it's five bills, so not cheap.  My wife bought it as an anniversary present for me a few years ago.  The Spin Clean that Brian mentioned has a very good reputation. 
    Yeah, I do well for myself but aint there yet.

    although,  I am now eligible for twice yearly profit sharing bonuses.... hmmmmm.....
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    this one @brianlux?


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    and how about cleaning the stylus? best method and/or product(s) for this?
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    mickeyrat said:
    and how about cleaning the stylus? best method and/or product(s) for this?
    Zerodust.  Those are the best.  You can knock off for 30 or the original for 40.

    Other than that,  just one of the little brushes you dip in liquid.  I don't think they're as effective though.  I always had little particles I couldn't get off.
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    mrussel1 said:
    Zerodust.  Those are the best.  You can knock off for 30 or the original for 40.

    Other than that,  just one of the little brushes you dip in liquid.  I don't think they're as effective though.  I always had little particles I couldn't get off.
    cool. back to the record cleaner.  saw this record doctor or the rd vi. 200 or 300 respectively.
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    mickeyrat said:
    cool. back to the record cleaner.  saw this record doctor or the rd vi. 200 or 300 respectively.
    Is that the one with a vacuum but you have to spin yourself? 
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    mrussel1 said:
    Is that the one with a vacuum but you have to spin yourself? 
    yeah.
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    mickeyrat said:
    yeah.
    If that's in budget then that's great.  The motor is just a convenience thing.  The vacuum is more critical. 
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    mrussel1 said:
    If that's in budget then that's great.  The motor is just a convenience thing.  The vacuum is more critical. 
    if thats the case, I saw an attachment made for a dyson(which we have) specifically for vinyls for like $18 bucks......
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    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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    best or recommended solution? saw a mofi branded bottle?
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    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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    mickeyrat said:
    if thats the case, I saw an attachment made for a dyson(which we have) specifically for vinyls for like $18 bucks......
    Really??? Show me!  I'll sell the okki.  

    My solution is from okki.  It makes like 3 gallons for 30 bucks which'll last forever.  I seem to remember the mofi was not very concentrated,  so it seemed over priced. 

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