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Hey, I like that solution best of all!The best thing for improving the sound quality of worn records is wine. Be careful not to spill any on the record!
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Fiber needles vs worn record
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FloridaClay
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Re: Fiber needles vs worn record
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Arthur W. J. G. Ord-Hume's Laws of Collecting
1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
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1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
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Tinkerbell
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Re: Fiber needles vs worn record
Bruce ~ That is EXACTLY my kind of thinking!Valecnik wrote:
The best thing for improving the sound quality of worn records is wine. Be careful not to spill any on the record!
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estott
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Re: Fiber needles vs worn record
If your machine has an automatic brake moved by a rod on the tone arm (like my Credenza) disengage it before using fibre needles. The drag of the brake increases the needle wear. With the brake finger out of the way I can play several good sides with one needle before repointing.
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Re: Fiber needles vs worn record
I actually removed mine some time ago as it was causing more problems than it was solving! Good info to know, though, so thank you for the tip!estott wrote:If your machine has an automatic brake moved by a rod on the tone arm (like my Credenza) disengage it before using fibre needles. The drag of the brake increases the needle wear. With the brake finger out of the way I can play several good sides with one needle before repointing.
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estott
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Re: Fiber needles vs worn record
I'd never actually remove the one on my Credenza, it's easy to disengage it by slipping it from under the rod and then pushing it aside. I still use it when I'm using steel needles & want a side to play while I'm upstairs.