
TLS Guy
Audioholic Jedi
I have always used the Cecil E. Watts Dust Bug, since my childhood. You can see one here on one of my turntables. I have four turntables in use, so I guess that qualifies me as a vinyl enthusiast.Dynamic Comparison of LPs vs. CDs - Part 4
I found a link here on Audioholics; I just skimmed over it, sounds interesting.
http://www.audioholics.com/education/audio-formats-technology/dynamic-comparison-of-lps-vs-cds-part-4
Back when I was into LP's I just couldn't handle the pops and clicks.
So, I was wondering, how do you guys deal?
It just sucked the pleasure out of it for me back then.
I was the same way when I purchased an amp. I'd turn up the volume, with no input or AUX selected;
If I heard any background noise, I wouldn't buy that amp.
That was my none scientific in store test.
http://mdcarter.smugmug.com/gallery/2424105_Kh5ff#127081086_HJmkb
I have quite a few of them still, and I'm well stocked with spare parts. Careful handling and use of Mr Watts' Dust Bug with EVERY playing, has kept my LP collection pristine. I have always used the Bug dry. The antistatic fluid talked about in the interesting historical document below, left the LPs slightly sticky and after time attracted grit. I give the disc a quick brush with the Hunts Brush if there is any visible dust visible.
Also two of my turntables have the Shure V15 xmr which has a brush that discharges static build up to ground as it plays the record.
Cecil Watts was a great pioneer and researcher into LP reproduction. He was also a very nice man. His wife wrote a touching biography after his death.
http://www.smartdev.com/Watts.pdf