I cannot believe that no one has mentioned a good record cleaning machine. Solid oak cabinet classic or dark cherry finish 30th anniversary cocobolo cabinet shown here. I explain all of the products and materials that i use to clean with the nitty gritty 1. Ive taken various methods ive seen on youtube on record cleaning and put together my method of cleaning. Im not a fan of the nitty gritty fluid or the nitty gritty brush for application of fluids which came with my ev1 and i assume your record master.
Because you dont want to waste the cleaning fluid, cleaning albums is a project where you do 10 to 20 at a time. Problem with my nitty gritty record cleaner headphone. An introduction, overview, and demonstration of nitty gritty record cleaning machines. I was taken to our entry for nitty gritty s mini pro 2, 1. How to clean a record using a nitty gritty machine youtube. Provided to youtube by ingrooves nitty gritty akeem dixon alfie easkin dixon devin lamar forney joachim svare burn series. I have yet to crack the code on why some albums come out perfect, some not so good. Automatic fluid application, automatic rotation during scrub and vacuum cycles. Nitty gritty model one record cleaner trade in save. In terms of simplicity and operational efficacy, the gem dandy is a nocompromise record cleaning solution. Perhaps there is a way to apply suction from where the fluid is supposed to come out to pull it along and clear up whatever is clogging it. Nitty gritty pure 2 record cleaning fluid record cleaning.
Apparently, dirt washed off the record is filtered out of the ultrasonic cleaning bath and it wont end up back on the record. I realize not everyone has or can even afford a nitty gritty record cleaning machine, but there are other videos on youtube on how to make an attachment to a household vacuum cleaner to clean off. I believe it is over 10 years old, but i just tried it and it functions flaw. Vacsweep replacement for fi models nitty gritty capstan replacement kit our price. I also like that the record doesnt go on the same platter that other dirty records have gone on, although you certainly can buy an additional cork mat to alleviate that. It contains a degreaser, a static neutralizer, a mild detergent, and surfactant. Or it could be the pump leverbutton itself that is causing the problem. And i have bought maybe three or four new handheld brushes over the 20 years ive owned the nitty gritty. Nittygritty wipes are tough on soils, but gentle on the skin and eliminates the need for water and towels. When he sold the record store, the new owners soon got rid of the nitty gritty and replaced it with a vpi. Part 1 of my tutorial where i describe and demonstrate my methods of cleaning vinyl records. This power cleaner, formulated to deepclean even the nastiest of used records, diminishes surface noise and unleashes the dynamics and subtle detail in your records.
The original nitty gritty news thread was already removed by the mods. Best record cleaning machine for the money youtube. While the vacuum cleaning nitty gritty does a job on dusty albums nearly equivalent to that of the similarly priced vpi hw16. All of the records i cleaned with the nitty gritty sounded noticeably better after the treatment. Im pretty sure he knew how to clean records and nitty gritty wouldnt give him a defective machine. Do not make the mistake of looking at the gem dandy as some kind of poor mans nitty gritty or vpi record cleaning machine. Its uniquely textured wipe with grit accelerates cleaning action. Record cleaning fluid, nitty gritty pure 1 record cleaning fluid for 78s, 16 oz.
Active means that it removes small particles and dirt from the water during the ultrasonic cleaning process. Michael fremer aug 30, 2017 sad to report that record cleaning specialist nitty gritty is going out of businessand not because business is poor. Analogplanet received a readers email containing the above image. Both are good, both provide you with a clean record. The best way to deep clean your records is to use a vacuum record cleaning machine. This time a new vacuum machine from project, a budget priced vacuum system from vinyl vac that uses a shop vac. Nitty gritty s complete catalog of products for pickling and passivation. I find i can lay the side to be cleaned up on the nitty gritty, then i squirt on some record cleaner.
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As you can see, its a compact design that is ideal for people with space issues and it can easily be stored when not in use. Gayle van syckle, president and ceo of nitty gritty, demonstrates the 30th anniversary special edition minipro at t. The rainbow cleaner by nitty gritty system, through an immediate electrochemical reaction, ensures the pickling, passivation and polishing of any stainless steel weld, irrespective of the. Degritter record cleaning machines come with an active filtering solution. Record doctor manual vacuum record cleaning machine. So im wondering if anyone else has ever had a siimilar problem with a nitty gritty record cleaning machine. Another analogplanet record cleaning video saga youtube. Accessories for record cleaning machines chemicals. Sadly nitty gritty s gayle van syckle has had serious health issues and can no longer run the. The guy that owned the record store was friends with somebody from nitty gritty, as i recall, and got the 2nd machine at a very low price. Nitty gritty minipro 2 record cleaning system youtube.
Its easytoopen and close dispenser keeps wipes from drying out, and its compact. Degritter ultrasonic cleaning machine the audiophile man. Nitty gritty model one record cleaner very nice condition this unit was traded in by a client cleaning out their closet. Nitty gritty dirt band how long by southcarolinapicker. I dont use any of those expensive modern record cleaning gadgets like a vpi, nitty gritty or acoustech machine. Add to cart 23 reward points product not eligible for further discounts questions and answers. I havent had your issues with the rubber roller, but i always apply slight fingertip pressure on either side of the roller to keep the record in closer contact with the cleaning strip something you might not be able to do with the cheaper manual models. Nitty gritty record cleaner owners manual, service manuals and schematics are for reference only and the vinyl engine bears no responsibility for errors or other inaccuracies. Album deep cleaning method using a nitty gritty record cleaner duration.
Accessories for record cleaning machinesacoustic sounds. Cleaning fluids sleeves dust covers more accessories repair parts sleeves. It uses the spindle puck system rather than a platter to rest your records upon to reduce dirt. Why would you invest all kinds of cash on a vinyl collection but skimp on a cleaning system or a audio system for that matter. Spin clean vs nitty gritty my experience vinyl engine. The 8 best record cleaning machines for the true vinyl. The best machines are the ones that are able to completely remove the dirty liquid from the record. Purifier 2 has a remarkably low 6 parts solid per million dissolved solids, making it residue free. Cleaning fluids sleeves dust covers more accessories repair parts. Home vinyl cleaning nitty gritty record cleaning products nitty gritty accessories. Nitty gritty works better than i thought, exceeded my expectations. Nitty gritty pure 2 record cleaning fluid direct audio.
The disc doctor makes replacements out of the same material as their excellent record cleaning brushes, so at least there is an alternate source for. I have a nitty gritty for sale keeping the second one and if you have a collection worth anything, you should buy it. Record doctor manual vacuum record cleaning machine returns michael fremer jan 9, 20 the venerable record doctor record cleaning machine, which resembles a nitty gritty minus a record spinning motor has been out of production for a few years now but thanks to the vinyl resurrection its gone way beyond a revival dont you think. Nitty gritty vacsweep replacement for fi model cleaners our price. Part 1 how to clean vinyl records using steam and nitty. Nitty gritty pure 2 record cleaning fluid the nitty gritty pure 2 cleaning fluid is one of the best selling cleaning solutions. Discussion in audio hardware started by burningblake, oct 30, 2011. Sleeve city introduces the nitty gritty record cleaning. I get a little more anal about keeping this stuff clean, ironically, if i havent cleaned any records in a while, and my nitty gritty has been sitting there unused for any length of time. I pre clean my records using a soft brush with cleaning solution before using the nitty gritty on any vinyl i scrounge in thrift stores, and in used record stores.
Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live. Nitty gritty dirt band fishin in the dark by alex davis. Album deep cleaning method using a nitty gritty record. Purifier 2 is the stronger cleaner, capable of overpowering the most stubborn residue or grease. Nitty gritty record cleaning machines going away discussion in audio hardware started by buckeye1010, aug 23. Mixed results for cleaning good quality records as it can actually add more noise. All i use are items that can be bought easily from any hardware store or. Contact us for current availability of bstockrefurbs for current availability of bstockrefurb. Download our complete catalog, manuals, and safety data sheets of all our products. Each nittygritty wipe conditions hands with aloe vera, glycerin, vitamin e, jojoba, wheat germ extract and natural citrus oils. The voice of vintage hifi console restoration 10,422 views. After cleaning, the surface was notably quieter, his voice about the same though a little clearer, and the background orchestra was more apparent.
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