bart1927 wrote:I'm currently using the Disc Doctor's pads and cleaning solution. Can this solution also be used with the Okki Nokki?
Yes, it can, I used what I had left until I ran out. I thought I remembered hearing that the Disc Doctor is no longer, but it was never confirmed?
bart1927 wrote:Another thing I was wondering: Is it safe to clean warped 78's or 78's with a crack with the Okki Nokki? Does the suction put a lot of strain on the records?
I would say it's safe. I've certainly cleaned more than a few discs that had cracks with no problems as long as you're careful, but it's a pretty gentle operation, same with warped discs which I always clean first on the Okki Nokki before I dewarp them.
bart1927 wrote:The issue with the Spin Clean and similar devices is that you immerse the records in water. No problem with vinyl, but I wouldn't dare do it with laminated Columbia's or Harmony's, or Edison DD's.
Certainly not DDs. Laminated 78s never seemed to have problems since the disc is wet for only a short time, but I think after a towel dry, you're still dealing with potential water down in the groove bottom that has to air dry. I also have a Spin Clean and I experimented extensively with it, but I found that the pads don't hold up under extensive and regular use and the cleaning cycle is clumsy at times. The pads would jolt themselves loose or the plastic wheels the records rests on while you "spin" would come loose and the disc label would be suddenly submerged (and trust me, I'm careful!). My other issue was after say 25 really dirty 78s were cleaned, the solution became very muddy looking and the resulting dirt and grime suspended in the fluid was being transferred back into the grooves of your freshly cleaned disc, leaving gunk again at the bottom of the grooves.
Since my main focus has turned mainly to collecting records and striving for the best possible sound from them, I don't mind paying for something that does a superior job to my eyes and ears.
Bart, I hope this is helpful to you and anyone else. My apologies for the late reply, I was on vacation!
Sean