Hudson Hi-Fi Ultimate Record Cleaning System Review and Modification

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This is an IN DEPTH review and modification of the Hudson Hi-Fi Ultimate Record Cleaning System.
Hudson Hi-Fi Ultimate Record Cleaning System Review and Modification
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The bundle includes:
Velvet Cleaning Brush
Carbon Fiber Brush
Record Cleaning Solution
Lint Free Cloth
Liquid Stylus Cleaner
Gel Stylus Cleaner
Label Protector
Record Mitts
In this video I will examine all the pieces... Modify the label protector for use with the Vinyl Vac record cleaning machine, Put the record cleaning fluid under the microscope and compare it with tergikleen. Show the stylus cleaners and their results before and after under the microscope, and demonstrate functions of all pieces. I draw conclusions and comment on each of piece as well... Overall a great value!
Other Products in this video:
USB Microscope:
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Vinyl Vac 33
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Tergikleen
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Shure M97xe
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00:00 Intro and Setup
01:23 Unboxing and Inspection
04:09 Modifying the label protector for the vinyl vac RCM
06:15 Cleaning Solution review vs Tergikleen with the microscope
14:38 Stylus Cleaner tests enhanced by microsocope
26:13 Carbon Fiber Brush tests
28:32 Wrap up Conclusions and Final Thoughts
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Hudson Hi-Fi Ultimate Record Cleaning System Review and Modification
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@ronnettaw 2 жыл бұрын

Real talk. Idk what these items are or what you’re doing, but you’ve always generously shared info with me and helped when I’ve had questions. Thus, I support you!!

@BensAudioCave 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ronetta! Hey if you and the hubby are listening to records; you need to clean them and this is a cheap little kit to help… 😃

@bshah4831 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an in depth review

@sonlighter01 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. I’ve had this cleaning set for several months and really like it. The two things I use most often are the velvety brush for dusting records off before I play them, and the stylus cleaner with the mascara wand brush.

@ricknelsonm 2 жыл бұрын

I like your videos, they are Honest Informative and interesting. Thank you.

@BensAudioCave 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I really appreciate it!

@jowblow2171 2 жыл бұрын

great review, very helpful.

@BensAudioCave 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@boglimbonanza7342 2 жыл бұрын

Great in depth review

@BensAudioCave 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you!

@quikspecv4d 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been pretty happy with the Hudson gel pad. I use it in between each record I play for general cleaning. It seems to work better than the Onzow. I’m not sure if it will continue to work well over a long period of time and after multiple washes though. I use a dry stylus brush every now and then just to give a deeper cleaning. Great video. Lots of good info.

@BensAudioCave 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I do the same… you should look into the UV Hudson cleaner as well… pretty much the same as the $170 ultrasonic stylus cleaner… there’s another vid here featuring it

@mertonnephake 2 жыл бұрын

I feel that carbon brushes in general are stiffer when they are new and their fibers become more and more flexible when you use them often. I remember when I bought the Audioquest brush, it felt just like your Hudson, the difference was really night and day compared to my old one from the 80’s (a Swiss brand, I think it was Huco or something like this, I can’t remember anymore). However, after a few weeks or months the new one started to feel about the same. I can’t compare them anymore, as the old one broke.

@BensAudioCave 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly the old one was never this stiff day one but you are likely right about the break in/down… I’ll let everyone know long term but I don’t really use these all that much anymore… thanks for watching and commenting!!! 😀

@tomkershaw4384 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ben! I notice that your cleaning table is a dismantled Technics SL-BD22. Was it ever your primary turntable? How did you like the P-mount cartridge and tonearm? I have a SL-BD10 as my primary right now with a Bliss hyperelliptical nude diamond. It sounds pretty good but I hope to upgrade in the future and us the BD10 as my cleaning table. Did you remove the belt? I really like your record cleaning station and hope to build one of my own. Thanks for another great video!!

@BensAudioCave 2 жыл бұрын

It was and I used a Grado blue… it had too much noise and speed issues… there is a video about how to make it… I did remove the belt and arm

@TBNTX Жыл бұрын

I'd suggest using some canned compressed air, blowing-dry the stylus from rear to front. It would eliminate any moisture.

@BensAudioCave Жыл бұрын

I don’t use canned air it can be risky… I use this instead and works GREAT! amzn.to/3qhme6l

@gmcmusic Жыл бұрын

How can canned compressed air be risky?

@BensAudioCave Жыл бұрын

@@gmcmusic the force it comes out with… and also the propellant that can come out if turned improperly can leave residue at best and permanently damage internals at worst

@TBNTX 11 ай бұрын

@@BensAudioCave I respectfully disagree. You can control the force of the airstream by holding the can farther away (or closer, if need be). Besides, I have an air compressor, and I fill my cans with filtered compressed air. I use an Anvil air compressor. and a First Info refillable air can.

@BensAudioCave 11 ай бұрын

@@TBNTX different than cheap otc canned air… still yet; I just use an electronic air device

@theHeartlessNooB 6 ай бұрын

Hi Ben, I really like the result you got from the stylus liquid cleaner. However, there was that issue with leaving some areas wet. Dyou think using less liquid, being more careful and perhaps using another type of brush could help? Such as applying the liquid with the Boundless Audio stylus brush?

@BensAudioCave 6 ай бұрын

I use an electric air gun from back to front

@theHeartlessNooB 6 ай бұрын

@@BensAudioCave Ahh, I think I have one of those. I watched your video on the Groovewasher prodcuts, but you didn't try their stylus cleaner in that video. Is that one a good alternative to the HudsonHifi one?

@paulmalbeuf9213 2 жыл бұрын

What if you were to dip the wet stylus into the magic eraser? Would that maybe help dry it off?

@BensAudioCave 2 жыл бұрын

My advice is NEVER wet the magic eraser in any way... It tightens the fibers and can damage the stylus... Just don't want to see wreck your cart... Thanks for watching!

@leon9021 2 жыл бұрын

Id be wary of that brush. Id post links to threads Ive made with images in them but youtube wont let me.

@BensAudioCave 2 жыл бұрын

Which brush? The anti static?

@leon9021 2 жыл бұрын

@@BensAudioCave The record brush yes.

@BensAudioCave 2 жыл бұрын

@@leon9021 the carbon one or the cleaning one? Are you talking about the dry brush or velvet one? Are you referencing the Hudson one in particular or all them in general?

@leon9021 2 жыл бұрын

@@BensAudioCave The carbon fiber dry clean brush for records. Ive only tried a couple but I assume the case is pretty much true for them all. If the brushes are especially stiff, since carbon fiber is harder than the vinyl it does leave scratches, they are just harder to see if you do it tangential to the groove. As mentioned I have pictures of it, but I cant show because of youtubes prohibition on links.

@BensAudioCave 2 жыл бұрын

@@leon9021 I might address this in another video with a microscope and new record I don’t care about LOLz 😂