I didn't know records were cheaper than Cd's. How much cheaper are they on average? thanks
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Randy Tijerina Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 4:14 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: cleaning records what's the site you found mister dj? smiles. i love records big time. thanks Randy. ----- Original Message ----- From: "DJ DOCTOR P" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 1:33 AM Subject: Re: cleaning records > High Bob, > Early yesterday morning, I discovered a website that sails records as well > as CD's and cassette tapes. > Sense records are cheaper then CD's, I will start collecting them again. > I know it's old school, but it will make my job as a DJ a whole lot easier > to bare and do. > I will be spending these for a lot of people on a 2 day/weekly bases. > These cleaning solutions that you spoke of, where can I go to get them? > Thanks. > John. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bob Seed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 12:23 AM > Subject: cleaning records > > >> The following recipes are for a 4 liter (1 gallon) solution unless >> otherwise >> stated. >> >> >> >> Distilled water Alcohol Detergent >> 1 part 1 part isopropyl none >> 1 part 1 part isopropyl a drop of Triton X-100 >> 1 quart (~ 1 liter) 1/2 quart denatured 10 drops Photoflo >> 3 parts 1 part denatured a few drops >> 3 parts 1 part rubbing a few drops >> 4 parts 1 part ethanol some (Genie in the Bottle) >> >> >> Laura Dearborn's recipe >> Distilled water Alcohol Detergent >> 3 parts 1 part isopropyl 1 drop Triton X-114 or Monolan 2000 >> >> >> Don Roderick's recipe >> Distilled water Alcohol Detergent >> 4 parts 1 part isopropyl (91%) 7-8 drops dishwashing detergent w/o >> additives >> >> >> Keith Monks's recipe (TAS) >> Distilled water Alcohol + Detergent >> 1 part 1 part denatured alcohol (90% ethyl, 9.5% methyl, .5% >> pyridine) >> . >> >> >> Jonathan Scull's recipe (Stereophile) >> Distilled water Alcohol Detergents >> 3 parts 1 part NON-lanolin isopropyl 10 drops Photo-Flo + 10 drops >> "Direct" tile cleaner >> >> I know there are more "solutions" but these are just meant to be starting >> points and/or examples. >> >> >> After washing the record with one of these fluids it is wise to rinse it >> with pure distilled water. This way any remaining particles of dirt will >> be >> washed away from the grooves. >> Then you can dry the record using a soft chamois leather or a soft cotton >> cloth. >> Esoteric drying can be done by clamping the record to a drill and turning >> it >> at the highest speed possible. Seriously :-) >> >> >> The bottom line is: keep your records as clean as possible. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Bob Seed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >> Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 6:27 PM >> Subject: Re: cleaning records >> >> >>> This topic has been covered before, however for the benefit of all here >>> it >>> is once again. . >>> >>> Care Of LPs, 45s And Other Vinyl Records >>> >>> Most LPs and singles released after the early fifties are composed >>> ofpolyvinyl materials and are more durable than it's predecessors. >>> Whencleaning vinyl records, I recommend a 50/50 solution of isopropyl >>> alcohol(70% by Vol.) or denatured alcohol (fewer impurities) and >>> filtered >>> ordistilled water (again, fewer impurities). A few claim that alcohol >>> isdamaging to vinyl... 70% or more by volume strength and continual >>> contact >>> fora long period of time, maybe... but not in the recommended dilution. >>> Alcoholis water soluble and leaves little or no residue. A mild >>> detergent, >>> such asJohnson and Johnson Baby Bath, can be used in small amounts with >>> water withno rinsing necessary. Photo Flo is a wetting agent used in >>> photography tohelp reduce water spots and marks during the rinsing of >>> negatives. A coupleof drops in the above solutions also help in reducing >>> residual deposits.The solution should be applied with a soft, clean >>> washcloth, wiping in acircular motion with the grooves. Rinse the cloth >>> often in the solution andreplace with a fresh mixture when needed. I >>> recommend thoroughly drying therecord with a soft, clean towel... this >>> further reduces residue left behind.Try not to get the labels wet.Dirty >>> covers and labels are best left alone. If the cover is laminated >>> orglossy, >>> a >>> damp towel can be used... A mild furniture polish does nicely too.Marks >>> or >>> writing on the cover may be able to be removed with a rubber >>> eraser.Lighter >>> fluid (naphtha) or even hair spray works great on pen marks.Permanent >>> marker >>> can be removed by marking over it with a dry erase marker,then wipe with >>> a >>> dry cloth... It really works! Stickers, labels, tape andsuch can be >>> removed >>> by heating the area with a hair dryer. The heat breaksdown the adhesive >>> and >>> makes it softer and easier to remove sticker and allwithout a great risk >>> of >>> damaging the cover or sleeve. Sticker residue can beremoved with most >>> citus-based cleaners or lighter fluid (naphtha). Again, Istress that >>> these >>> only work well on glossy covers. Matte finish cover andlab colel marks >>> are >>> usually set. You stand a chance of removing part of the printoror and >>> making >>> the situation worse. >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "DJ DOCTOR P" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>> Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 5:42 PM >>> Subject: Re: cleaning records >>> >>> >>>> High Randy, >>>> You're right, you don't want to use water to clean your records. >>>> All water will do is make the dust stick to the grooves. >>>> When that happens, it's a lot of hard work to remove the dust from the >>>> record. >>>> Use a slightly damp cloth that's been damped with alcohol. >>>> That should do the trick for you. >>>> My best regards! >>>> John. >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Randy Tijerina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <Pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 4:39 PM >>>> Subject: cleaning records >>>> >>>> >>>>> friends, I'd like to ask, what's the best way to remove scratches off >>>>> of >>>>> a >>>>> record? >>>>> I've heard two different things. Alcohol and or water. >>>>> i don't think anyone in their right mind will use water. >>>>> can someone help on this? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>>> >>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>>>> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >>>>> Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.20/1260 - Release Date: >>>>> 2/5/2008 >>>>> 9:44 AM >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>> >>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>>> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >>>> Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.17/1252 - Release Date: >>>> 30/01/2008 8:51 PM >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>> >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> >>> -- >>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >>> Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.17/1252 - Release Date: >>> 30/01/2008 8:51 PM >>> >>> >> >> >> >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.20/1260 - Release Date: >> 2/5/2008 >> 9:44 AM >> > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
