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After a previous modification, this very stable ultrasonic rotary vinyl record cleaning machine is now completed.
I used a geared motor as its rotational power.
Ultrasonic cleaning can deep clean the record very clean, but it will not damage the vinyl record.
The machine can be set to a timer and can clean a set of records in about 20 minutes.
What cleaning fluid do you use? Distilled water? Do you add any alcohol and/or other additive?
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The tap water here is pure enough. Of course, if you pursue the ideal state, just buy purified water from the supermarket. Generally, I don’t think it is necessary.
I don't add any detergent because I don't want any solute residue. Ultrasonic cleaning effect is very good, even the oil stains touched by fingers can be cleaned very clean.
I don't add any detergent because I don't want any solute residue. Ultrasonic cleaning effect is very good, even the oil stains touched by fingers can be cleaned very clean.
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Sometimes, after debugging a cartridge, sound distortion suddenly occurs.
You can check to see if there is any dust or dirt on the cartridge.
This dirt will prevent the cartridge from tracking on the record.
You can use a soft-bristled brush to clean it carefully in the direction of the phono cartridge's needle.
You can check to see if there is any dust or dirt on the cartridge.
This dirt will prevent the cartridge from tracking on the record.
You can use a soft-bristled brush to clean it carefully in the direction of the phono cartridge's needle.
When you lower your tonearm so the stylus touches the spinning record, sound can be found to emit from your loudspeakers. However, one must ensure one's amplifier is active by moving its mains power switch to the 'on' position. You may be able to check whether the amplifier is active by checking that the power indicator lamp (provided for one's convenience by some manufacturers) is illuminated.
Great job. I just bought an ultrasonic cleaner for something else. Do you have a list of the componants you used to build this rotary device? I'd like to replicate it. Thanks, Craig
lots of stuff on the ways of turning the record here https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/my-version-of-an-ultrasonic-record-cleaner.218276/