Been using Mr Clean pads for years, works great, as long as done very gently using only the tone arm lever. I've heard that any liquid is a big mistake as it just transfers right to the record.

I would love glow in the dark vinyl

Any update on using Zerodust since the revelations around residue left on stylus over extended use of the product? I would never use it after everything I have read and seen. Thanks for the video

Hi, is there any difference if you just switch to Phono and hook it up to an external phono amp?

This one is sick. Thanks for the video

Hello, is it possible to keep the preamp board on it's place, but solder a new pair of RCA on the GND RED GND WHITE connections (over the original one) + a separate GND ? So to have the original setup, + the alternative PHONO MOD ? I just bought the LP120, and it's asking for the mod ! Thank you.

Use some isopropyl alcohol with a very fine glass-fiber brush (or the carbon fiber brush you have to clean your records) and you are good to get-rid of all the gum (you have to support the cantilever putting a thin sheet of that "magic eraser" to the opposite side of the stylus) ,

I think you built a good speaker, enjoy it I only think the PCB is weak and could be improved for better protectionA And you also don't have a rounded [ bevel ] inside where the speaker are

Esta obsesión de eliminar el preamp interno tiene que terminar. Si a alguien le haces escuchar una LP120 con el preamp eliminado (diciendo que lo tiene descactivado) y luego lo haces escuchar una LP120 con el preamp desactivado (diciendo que lo eliminaste), va a cedirte que con el preamp eliminado se escucha mejor... Conclusión es un error eliminar el preamp interno.

I agree, the Crosley you buy in the box is probably rubbish when you purchase it. I have one though it ain't so much a Crosley cruiser anymore. For start off, they tend to provide a stylus with a sapphire needle and a plastic cantilever. It's not necessarily bad but you'll get better sound from one with a metal cantilever and diamond needle. I also think the harshness of the plastic cantilever can make records skip in my experience. That's the first thing to swap out. You can actually get an upgrade for the cartridge - BANPA BP2ATC or Vakind P-192D. Both take a flip over 78/LP BSR ST 17 stylus. I've currently got the Vakind P-192D on mine with a diamond tipped flip over stylus. Tracking force - well, most MM turntables are designed to track light (1-3g) and as a result need anti-skate. However, the Crosley has a ceramic cartridge. They need a higher tracking force so don't need an anti-skate mechanism. Anything up to 5g of tracking weight is fine. Some older ceramic carts tracked way higher than that! My Crosley was just over 5g and with the new Valkind cartridge and stylus I have managed to get it to just over 4g using some counterweights. Most cheap end suitcase player manufacturors (and this is not restricted to them) don't know the difference between a MM cartridge and a Ceramic cartridge. I didn't until I did research. Ceramic's need to go into an amp with a High Impedence (like a guitar does) If you feed a ceramic into a solid state amp the result is flat and tinny (sound familiar) You can get round this on the Crosley by using a high impedence preamp between the tonearm and main amp. I wanted to upgrade the speakers and make it louder so went the whole hog and ripped out the Crosley mainboard and put together a high impedence preamp from a schematic on the web and purchased a 10w amp pcb. Coupled with the 10w full range speakers, mp3 decoder board I threw in the side for good measures and made it rechargeable (using laptop batteries and a lithium charging circuit) All in all, it's a good little player. WIll it sound as good as a turntable with a MM cartridge? No, but the beauty of it is I can grab a box of 45's and go down to the beach and play them if I wished to do so :) Here's my Crosley BTW and I'm still tweaking it to try and make it better... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pqtkeNR80pzOhZc.html

I've heard lately that the jell type cleaners leave a residue behind...? The videos make a pretty good case for it. What would you do If you have a non-removable stylus?? I'm going to try the "Last" products, they make a cleaner

Who said short hair dogs don't shed! Thing is mine likes music, and she hogs the seat in my listening room.

A+ tutorial, thank you

I am so completely intimidated now. I thought I wanted to build a speaker kit before watching this. Now I'm not so sure.

Nice work. Thanks for sharing.

A combination of a magic eraser and a little blob of blue tack is all you really need, or at least what works for me. If the stylus is especially dirty, I’ll add a bit of distilled water to the brush. Be careful when using a liquid you’re not sure of what’s in it, as it can eat away at the glue holding your stylus to the cantilever. I’ve unfortunately had 2 styli just fall out and damage the record from liquids that can eat away at the glue.

With this modification did you also upgrade your stylus/cartridge? if I have this procedure down, my thought would be go full boar and get a new and better needle and speakers? What size speakers do you use? thanks again for the video showing your work! God Bless

Thanks for showing how this removal is done, although I have neither the tools nor expertise to solder, I do not live too far from AT headquarters in Ohio, think they take walk-ups? thanks again!! God bless Bruce

one error; he didn't hot glue the crossover components to the mounting board, so they can't vibrate.

Where are the videos of the sound clips?

Perfect job ❤

Thanks!, I am just about to do this mod and your video goes straight to the point. Thanks for posting it!

Has anyone compared the c-notes to the c-sharp, overnight sensation, and sambas? I've only build an 18" gsg marty so Im brand new to the DIY bookshelf speakers. I'm looking to build a pair but I'm not sure which generally sound the best. Im going for more clarity than bass since I'm already in way overkill with bass. Id love to hear everyone's opinions!

Just did this and not sure what the issue is. Replaced the Rca cables, none of the solder is touching. Removed the jumper, added the ground to the tone arm. Vm540ml to a Schiit Mani 2, to a Denon X1700. Very low volume and hi buzz from the ground.

Very helpful. Subbed for quality and clarity of instruction.

Great video and tips! Never thought about Mr. Clean.... Stylus care must start with good record cleaning. Then, I don't have to be "aggressive" with the stylus.

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I have both the BW607S2 and the KEFQ150. I bought them both on sale. They have lived in an extra bedroom for 2 years now. The are run by a SMSL300 all in one. I can say the BW is warmer and muddier but in a good way. The KEF is brighter and more accurate. Overall I have left the Q150 in the room because it's a small/medium room size and I don't need to turn it up that much. The Q150 is just slightly more pleasing to my ears. I put the BW is the main room which is large. I currently run KEFLS50 in that room. They did an amazing job for their size. Of course they will not be replacing the LS50s. Room is such an important part of the equation. If you can buy any of these speakers at sale price you will not be disappointed. At full retail....hmmmm....kind of maybe I don't know.

I bought Boxer in August of 2007 after reading several exceptional reviews of them. At that point that was their 4th proper album. The 1 - 2 punch of fake empire and mistaken for strangers - instantly converted me. It was like Nick Cave, Interpol, Radiohead and Wilco all distilled down into some new sonic vibe. There was rally nothing quite like them, and there really still ain’t. Crazy to think you didn’t hear them until 2018… Alligator their 3rd album was the seminal album. That was a turning point where they really nailed what they were going for. High Violet was the finessed, highly produced, sheening perfection of that sound to that point. Sleep Well Beast for me was a favorite also - I feel like Sleep Well Beast was a reimagining of their sound. It’s obviously got way more electronics on it - but also much simpler song structures. the title track, is one of my all time favorite tracks. That feral guitar solo is just so badass over that wild drum beat. So that’s my National take! Haha cool video

What if you use some isopropyl alcohol on the magic eraser? is it safe? would that work well?

Very good points. Budget should be one of the points also. Your reference Hanpin turntables can be a good option. I would also point out that Hanpin does many different brands like AT, Stanton, Reloop, Pioneer and Technics in China. I'm sure there is more. From these brands AT is the starting point. It does some good TT but are directed to the lower end of the market with all the pre amps and bluetooth build in making these pretty poor overall for an audiophile quality. Stanton, Reloop and Pioneer are jump in price and often more simple and no gimmicks. Directed to professional and home audiophile use. Technics we jump at the price again up to three times more expensive. This doesn't mean it is better. Brand name sells. The point here is that all these TT are influenced by Technics in design. Even Technics itself that stopped making TT's 2010 if I remember right. Rights and blueprints for the Technics were sold to Pioneer. Vinyl revival has launch some new Technics TT's made in Japan also and these are very expensive up to ten times more coin directed to the top end of the market. But lets go back to the Hanpin TT's. Pioneer got the Technics rights 2011. Pioneer used these blueprints to redesign the popular Technics TT's not to copy. Yet for example the Pioneer PLX-1000 is only 1/3rd of the price than Technics SL-1200GR and in quality is lot more. You pay for the name. Depending what is your budget I would recommend the Pioneer PLX-500 or PLX-1000. There is a huge difference in these two TT's but for the price point a good choice.

Very good video and informative. The ultrasonic cleaner is so good. You wouldn't need to do it often if your records are clean. But it does the best job. The other two methods I think are a bit iffy to be honest now that you showed the ultrasonic cleaning. Those ultrasonic cleaners are maybe $20.

Just got the YU5.25 to accompany a vintage Pioneer receiver I was given. As you say, It's been allowing me to rediscover music all over again!! Great review, great knowledgeable comparisons, and the dog is a great co-host 👍

Great build. Thanks a lot for the instructional video.

All methods have there pros and cons i use a combination of gel and liquid

awesome video! You might have explained and I missed it but what is the purpose of the dowels?

Nice work! I recently built these for my channel also. They're a great value for entry level.

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What a struggle to understand what the reviewer saying due to that silly background music. 😢

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It is important to keep the stylus cleaned. If it's dirty while playing a record it will wear out faster. The Last Stylus cleanner combined with the StyLast will prolonged the life of it 10 times.

Buy a ultrasonic cleaner that is made for cartridges. You never know what happens if the suspension get wet when you use a big ultrasonic cleaner. I use a Audio Technica from the 90ts that works excellent. Moves away everything that has sticked to the stylus. I think the Dynavox HFC-50 works in the same way. You just need normal water on it. It is the implosion of the water bubbles that clean the stylus. Always a risk that the glue that is used for the stylus will get damaged so don't use it more than when it is needed. Never had any problem with that during 30 years use of it.

Why don't you try CO contact cleaner spray for electrical contacts. It should wash away the rubbish and evaporate dry without residue. No force on the cartridge and won't effect the connections.

Isopropyl and stylus brush work fine, and will do no harm.

I find that periodic wet cleaning with a non-alcohol stylus cleaner seems to prevent buildup. Also, I use a Degritter on every record I buy.

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Just got the KEF Q150 today, I almost got the Bowers and Wilkins 607 S2. But comparing the two, the KEF sounded better and richer to me, the B&W has a sound I would likely have to get used to (but I did like them). Just no to Klipsch, even the RP-600m II has a sound I just dislike. It does sound good with live concerts, but gets bright. So from best to worst: KEF Q150 (bought on sale $329), B&W 607 S2 (almost $700), Klipsch RP-600m II ($550-650 typically). With the price difference, you can get a better subwoofer, DAC, or amplifier.

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