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Re: Best hifi gadget you own?
Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:02 am
by Brutus1968
peelaaa wrote: ↑Fri Jan 26, 2024 7:43 pm
Is it a gadget or not?, who knows but I use a magic eraser for removing dirt/dust from the stylus. Reading Cybot post above, the dust buster could be an alternative I may try.
I also use a disco anti-stat record cleaner. Great results from this, using the supplied liquid.
I bought a Knosti manual record cleaner many years ago and still use it regularly with satisfaction. I may move to an ultrasonic machine in the future; it could be my next gadget.
Best
Re: Best hifi gadget you own?
Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:18 pm
by JAW
A couple of things I bought from an ex member, Andy S before he went to Spain. A digital stylus balance, (my wife thought that I was going to start dealing drugs!), a carbon fibre record cleaning brush and a Audio Technica AT-637 ultrasonic stylus cleaner. I was a little worried about using stylus cleaner at first in case it damaged the stylus tip, but I've been using it for a few years now and no damage so far. Oh, and it's very good!
The other thing which I find excellent is an Arcam Wireless RDac for streaming from the laptop to the system.
Re: Best hifi gadget you own?
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2024 1:32 am
by cybot
JAW wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:18 pm
A couple of things I bought from an ex member, Andy S before he went to Spain. A digital stylus balance, (my wife thought that I was going to start dealing drugs!), a carbon fibre record cleaning brush and a Audio Technica AT-637 ultrasonic stylus cleaner. I was a little worried about using stylus cleaner at first in case it damaged the stylus tip, but I've been using it for a few years now and no damage so far. Oh, and it's very good!
The other thing which I find excellent is an Arcam Wireless RDac for streaming from the laptop to the system.
I have one of those ancient Audio Technica AT-637‘s too. Use it once in a blue moon. It’s really effective and safe too. The digital stylus balance is worth its weight in dru…..I mean gold :)
Re: Best hifi gadget you own?
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2024 1:57 pm
by JAW
Whoops! I forgot that I have this. Put in a few evenings a few years ago when I was changing arms on a long gone Thorens 150.
Re: Best hifi gadget you own?
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2024 5:46 pm
by cybot
Wasn’t aware you were into Stereolab 😊
Re: Best hifi gadget you own?
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2024 7:45 pm
by Cyndale
I bought this years ago, I find it great for checking dirt/wear & tear on stylus!
Re: Best hifi gadget you own?
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2024 7:47 pm
by Cyndale
Also, this speed control checker, very accurate for checking speed on one's turntable.
Re: Best hifi gadget you own?
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:27 pm
by peelaaa
Cyndale wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 7:47 pm
Also, this speed control checker, very accurate for checking speed on one's turntable.
mobile phones are good for this now. Not as pretty though