My humble 2CH room!

[Johnny Vinyl]

Hey. I've got one of those Nitty Gritty's too (that model, even)

Sweet!

 

[garylkoh]

Hey. I've got one of those Nitty Gritty's too (that model, even)

Me three.... although not the Fi model. I don't want the normal fluid delivery system as I have a completely different non-approved process to clean using the Nitty Gritty that I developed over the past 20 years or so.

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

I received the NG today and it's just as described, although I can't use it yet since it didn't come with any solution. I know lots of people make their own solution and I wouldn't mind doing that myself. Any recommendations on that?

 

[mep]

I highly recommend MF Super Wash. It's not that expensive and it lasts a long time and does a great job.

http://www.elusivedisc.com/MOBILE-FIDELITY-LP-SUPER-RECORD-WASH-32oz/productinfo/MFSL-WASH/

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

I highly recommend MF Super Wash. It's not that expensive and it lasts a long time and does a great job.

http://http://www.elusivedisc.com/MOBILE-FIDELITY-LP-SUPER-RECORD-WASH-32oz/productinfo/MFSL-WASH/

Link wouldn't work....double http://

 

[mep]

I fixed it and it should work now.

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

WBF adds another http:// Just delete one of them.

I found it anyway ...just wanted to point it out. I put it in my cart!

 

[mep]

If you don't already have this record cleaning brush, I recommend it:

http://www.elusivedisc.com/NITTY-GRITTY-RECORD-BRUSH/productinfo/ANITFIRSTA/

 

[microstrip]

I received the NG today and it's just as described, although I can't use it yet since it didn't come with any solution. I know lots of people make their own solution and I wouldn't mind doing that myself. Any recommendations on that?

When I got my first VPI16 I started using a recipe for a cleaning solution referred in The Absolute Sound - 75% distilled water, 25% isopropyl alcohol and a few drops of Kodak Photoflo (a film wetting agent). Later I replaced the Photoflo by a few drops of Triton X-100, a laboratory detergent.

Recently I read that some people warn against using isopropyl alcohol to clean vinyl LPs, but I never had any problem in many years and my my LPs seem to be still in mint condition.

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

Couple of things to report.

I ordered some of the NG Enzyme wash and their brush and see where it takes me in terms of satistfaction. Finally received my acoustic panels on Sunday and hope to have them up on the weekend. I never realized how big a 2x4 panel really is. They're huge. I'm pleased with the finish on them and I'm glad I ordered them with the beveled edging. Looks nice.

I put one of them on a case of beer (LOL) to check for height and it's perfect as the tweeter would be hitting the middle of the panel on a straight line. Now I have to do the mirror trick for finding placement.

 

[mep]

I never realized how big a 2x4 panel really is. They're huge.

I can't resist A 2' x 4' panel is actually 24" x 48".

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

I can't resist A 2' x 4' panel is actually 24" x 48".

That's even bigger, isn't it? LOL! Glad I didn't order those!

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

I was all ready to show you a pic or two of my new (to me) Jolida JD9v2 phonostage, when I discovered that my McIntosh MC122 won't power up and my Nottingham is not getting any power either. .

I had the system turned off for a few days as I'm too involved with the World Cup to listen properly. After I connected the Jolida about an hour ago I powered up the system and everything turned on, except for the power amp and turntable. I waited a few minutes and tried again....nothing. I then disconnected and reconnected everything making sure all cables were properly seated. Nothing again.

Are both my amp and TT down for the count? Could this possibly be a connection issue? Help, because I don't know what to make of this.

 

[DaveyF]

I was all ready to show you a pic or two of my new (to me) Jolida JD9v2 phonostage, when I discovered that my McIntosh MC122 won't power up and my Nottingham is not getting any power either. .

I had the system turned off for a few days as I'm too involved with the World Cup to listen properly. After I connected the Jolida about an hour ago I powered up the system and everything turned on, except for the power amp and turntable. I waited a few minutes and tried again....nothing. I then disconnected and reconnected everything making sure all cables were properly seated. Nothing again.

Are both my amp and TT down for the count? Could this possibly be a connection issue? Help, because I don't know what to make of this.

John, have you tried the obvious...check the plug where these are attached and see that there is power at the wall. If not, either the plug has failed or maybe you have a breaker that has jumped.

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

John, have you tried the obvious...check the plug where these are attached and see that there is power at the wall. If not, either the plug has failed or maybe you have a breaker that has jumped.

I have power at the wall. I even disconnected/reconnected the Monster powercentre which is the only piece going directly into the wall outlet. I don't like having the amp connected to the powercentre, but I have no choice as other outlets are too far away. I've not had any issues so far.

 

[DaveyF]

I have power at the wall. I even disconnected/reconnected the Monster powercentre which is the only piece going directly into the wall outlet. I don't like having the amp connected to the powercentre, but I have no choice as other outlets are too far away. I've not had any issues so far.

John, this is interesting. The only other thing that could be causing your problem, besides the pieces themselves of course, is the "powercentre". I had a problem with mine recently, when plugging my big Rowland into it there was a LOT of noise from the amp. Strange, since I had used this same piece for years with the Rowland and with no issues. Talking to Jeff, he recommended not using a power supply/conditioner with his amps and told me that he designs for direct connection to the wall only. So, upon taking his advice, all was well again. I would see IF bypassing the power center will help.
Otherwise, I guess a trip to your local dealer/ tech is going to be in order.

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

John, this is interesting. The only other thing that could be causing your problem, besides the pieces themselves of course, is the "powercentre". I had a problem with mine recently, when plugging my big Rowland into it there was a LOT of noise from the amp. Strange, since I had used this same piece for years with the Rowland and with no issues. Talking to Jeff, he recommended not using a power supply/conditioner with his amps and told me that he designs for direct connection to the wall only. So, upon taking his advice, all was well again. I would see IF bypassing the power center will help.
Otherwise, I guess a trip to your local dealer/ tech is going to be in order.

To bypass the power centre I would need about a 10' power cord. Is that a problem? If not, then I can order one.

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

The AMP is ALIVE and well! Thank goodness!

I plugged it into another outlet and it powered up fine. It does appear that the Monster power center is the issue. I'm going to remove it and replace it a temporary solution, which is a Belkin Pure A/V powerstrip.

It does all seem somewhat odd to me as the Monster unit powers every other component just fine.

 

[treitz3]

Hello and good morning, John. See if your imaging differs with the Belkin in, Monster out and report back with any noticeable changes if you don't mind.

Tom

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

Hello and good morning, John. See if your imaging differs with the Belkin in, Monster out and report back with any noticeable changes if you don't mind.

Tom

Sure...give me a bit of time as right now I'm really preoccupied with the World Cup and am only casually listening.


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That was quite the scare I tell you!