To vinyl or not...that is the question...

[PMCH]

Jeff, i would mind another arm either but then I would want a MC for it and I don't want to have to keep moving the input manually back and forth on the C2300. Also the cost is not inexpensive for another arm.

[jwhite613]

Originally Posted by PMCH

Jeff, i would mind another arm either but then I would want a MC for it and I don't want to have to keep moving the input manually back and forth on the C2300. Also the cost is not inexpensive for another arm.

PMCH... I check Audiogon once in a while for a second arm. I saw one once but somebody beat me to it.

[Sperandeo]

Originally Posted by cmalak

Sperandeo...to get rid of a lot of the surface noise, you have to clean the vinyl, even new vinyl (which has the release compound that needs to be cleaned off). Do not be taken aback by the relatively high cost of RCMs (relative to your initial investment in an RP1 that is) like the VPIs, etc...because you can get the Spin Clean Mk 2 for $79.99 and go a long way towards eradicating the SCP phenomenon. It is true in many instances, the SCP can be caused by damage to the inner grooves on old LPs that were not properly played/taken care of and those cannot be cleaned away, but in a good portion of the cases, it is a matter of getting dust/dirt/etc...off the record. Here's a pic of the Spin Clean:



And here's a link to a product page: Vinyl Record Cleaner and Washing System | Spin Clean Record Washing System

Just ordered a Spin Clean and a Anti-Static Pistol.

Thanks for the advice guys.

[Masterlu]

Originally Posted by Sperandeo

That's a sweet piece of equipment.

Thanks!