Record cleaning

[m. zillch]

Unfortunately only the original Dust Bug works and does the job.

Seems odd. If you found the original effective why did you bother to purchase the later ones to then, apparently, discover they didn't do the job?

 

[Alex2507]

why did you bother to purchase the later ones

Where does it say he bought any 'later ones'?

He could have read reports of 'later ones' sucking. Credible reports.

Like this. Buy a 'later one' and tell us about how it sucks. We'll believe you.

 

[dlaloum]

I was looking at 3db's Vevor unit....or is yours also described that way on Amazon!?

Yes it is that type of unit... with my own gantry concoction holding the LP's and soft rubberised covers for the labels...

 

[m. zillch]

Where does it say he bought any 'later ones'?

He could have read reports of 'later ones' sucking. Credible reports.

Had your theoretical scenario been the case I'd think his wording would/should have been more like "I have read/heard—from what I deem to be credible reports—claims that the later ones suck." In an audio forum discussing gear, if a poster says "this unit(s) sucks" I assume it's their opinion on the matter after having evaluated it, or they'd say something like "according to reviewer/source XYZ, they suck".

[Also it would strike me odd that a person would ever post claims of others, stated as a matter of fact—"they suck"—from sources they felt were not credible, so doesn't that part of your hypothetical scenario (where he's simply reporting what he's heard/read) pretty much go without saying?]

 

[Alex2507]

the wording would should have been

He does need help wording things. I'm sure he thanks you.

so doesn't that part of your hypothetical scenario pretty much go without saying?

I need help understanding your wording.
Probably because my understanding ability sucks.

 

[m. zillch]

I used to keep a can of compressed air by my TT for quick touch ups but I realized it was an expensive habit, so I bought one of these and recommend them, but be careful to lock your tonearm in placed or it can go flying! These things aren't like little air puffer balls you squeeze; they shoot a blast strong enough to even lift a record off the platter if one perversely wanted to!

 

[TLS Guy]

I used to keep a can of compressed air by my TT for quick touch ups but I realized it was an expensive habit, so I bought one of these and recommend them, but be careful to lock your tonearm in placed or it can go flying! These things aren't like little air puffer balls you squeeze; they shoot a blast strong enough to even lift a record off the platter if one perversely wanted to!

Where does it say he bought any 'later ones'?

He could have read reports of 'later ones' sucking. Credible reports.

Like this. Buy a 'later one' and tell us about how it sucks. We'll believe you.

You are correct, they have been evaluated and are totally useless, and may be even harmful. The Cecil Watts Dust Bug is seemingly simple, but the research and design of it very complex. It took Cecil Watts many hours of research to get the strength and shape of the bristles optimal and also the brush.

I was a teenager when he published his research, and I'm nearly eighty now. But I was fascinated by his research and dedication. It is entirely due to him that my record collection is in such good condition, along with careful handling, especially keeping greasy, sweaty fingers of the playing surface.

I do have the odd spare, and let one of our members Squishman have one, as he was amazed at how good my discs sounded. He has been very impressed with his Dust Bug and uses it with every play.