Interest Check: 45 RPM Audiophile Vinyl Tour

[jsaliga]

Has anyone else running a low output MC ever play with this?

Nope.  Once I have the loading matched to the cartridge I have never felt the need to back and adjust it later.  It certainly would never occur to me to change it based on the record pressing.

Then again, I doubt that I am using the same tonearm, wire, cartridge, and phono preamp as Bob.  What he is hearing could be somewhat unique to his set up.  What he is describing doesn't square with my experience with these 45RPM pressings, but that doesn't mean he isn't making a valid point.

--Jerome

[Triode Pete]

Just to let you know that I'm in possession of the Louis Smith - Smithville 45 rpm LP. Bob literally came over 20 minutes ago & we listened to Side 1 - noticed some clicks in the beginning of the track probably due to some foreign debris embedded in the grooves. If OK with Jerome, I will put on my new VPI-16.5 RCM for a nice gentle cleaning; my VPI has done a phenomenal job in cleaning my LP's - a lot better than my time-intensive hand cleaning with Duane Goldman's Disc Doctor stuff...

Back to the music; sweet, dynamic, completely uncompressed, tonality very nice...

Thanks, Jerome! This is a pleasure!...so relaxing...

Who's next on the list? tmazz or StereoNut? I will hand deliver when the time comes 

Thanks again,
Pete

[jsaliga]

Guys,

You may do with the records whatever you wish.  I am not expecting, nor do I want them returned after the tour.  I already have a nice copy of this title in my record library.  So if any of you have particularly strong feelings about wanting the record after the tour then I would like that person to keep and enjoy it with my blessings.  The only thing that I care about is that people who want to hear this record get a chance to listen to it.

I am very surprised that no one has cleaned the LPs. Every record that comes through my door, new or used, gets a good going over with my VPI 16.5 and nylon brush.  I make two passes, one with a cleaning solution and a second with pure distilled water.  New records often have some residual mold release compound in the grooves that can foul the stylus very quickly.  Its best to get that nasty stuff off of your records before playing them for the first time.

--Jerome

[Triode Pete]

hear this record get a chance to listen to it.

I am very surprised that no one has cleaned the LPs. Every record that comes through my door, new or used, gets a good going over with my VPI 16.5 and nylon brush.  I make two passes, one with a cleaning solution and a second with pure distilled water. --Jerome

I believe BobM used his Disc Doctor hand cleaning method before giving to me... I have found that the VPI RCM does a much better job. However, I found the the Disc Doctor brushes do a much better job of cleaning than the VPI nylon one...

My $0.02,
Pete

[jsaliga]

Funny.  I like the VPI nylon brush much better.  I once had the adhesive on a disc doctor brush break down, come apart, and seep glue into the grooves of a record while I was trying to scrub it.

YMMV with any cleaning regimen.  I think most vinylphiles have found cleaning supplies and procedures that they have come to trust.

--Jerome

[BobM]

I'm probably going to break down and get a VPI machine in the future. The hand cleaning does a pretty good job, but there are some ticks left over if the rinse isn't thorough enough. The vacuum is just a much better idea/model.

Birthday in April - maybe then, or maybe a new long handled belly putter for golf season (TBD).  /

[jsaliga]

Who's next on the list? tmazz or StereoNut?

I think StereoNut was next.

I know Gene wanted to give it a listen.  Could someone pass it along to him when the NY area AN members are finished?

If there is anyone else who wants to take it for a spin please ask.

Thanks.

--Jerome

[etcarroll]

I'm in FL this week and next, skip me till end.

[jsaliga]

Where is the LP?

--Jerome

[Triode Pete]

Bill (Stereonut) has it now...  

Where is the LP?

--Jerome

[StereoNut]

Where is the LP?

--Jerome

Update... Rollo has it now! 

[jsaliga]

Charles,

Please reach out to Gene when you are finished.

--The Closet Music Lover

[tmazz]

Charles,

Please reach out to Gene when you are finished.

--The Closet Music Lover

Would you believe..........

(Nice avatar)

[etcarroll]

I'm at customer site in FL till Thursday, so no hurry.

Gene

[rollo]

  Listened to the LP. Dynamic with presence. the music is good. Maybe a bit busy for me but a tight group. Loved track 4 then 3.
   For me the extra money is worth it . However I will reserve the purchase for the really special albums I love.
   Jerome thanks again for doing this. A very nice gesture indeed. 


charles

Gene PM me when your ready.