Has anyone compared this to a Record Doctor V? Obvious difference is no vacuum but is one needed?
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I have used both types of systems and this one works fine for most situations and is much easier to use than a vacuum system
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Personally, and understand I only have about 400 records, I think this vacuum system is overkill. Is it a little annoying to give your records a spin bath and then have to dry them? Yes, but it absolutely does the job and I have been very happy with the results and ultimately the price.
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I purchased SHURE M44-7 for 45 records and it's a world of difference...For LP's i've been using audio technica AT440ML.. I also use the spin clean record washing system, it's alot cheaper than the other cleaners on the market and does a fantastic job.....
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There is not much difference between a 180 gram and standard vinyl. The brushes are firm enough for both and will do a good job at cleaning. Since you will be manually turning the record, you will be using the edge of the record. Also since the record is will be wet as you are turning it, you may need to apply just a little extra pressure for the 180 grams.
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I've never owned one of those, but I will say this unit is way more capable of doing what you need. I still, and wont use all this machine's capabilities. Its a good constructed piece of equipment. I got two, one in my bug out bag.
1338610
I just purchased a Toshiba D-VR610 DVD/VCR recorder (tunerless), for the purpose of copying my VHS tapes to DVD. Other than a poorly-written manual, I like the unit. I'm using rewriteable DVDs, so that I can learn how to use the unit without wasting DVDs.If you read through all of the reviews on the various websites (Amazon, Bestbuy, etc), you will find that this unit gets high marks by customers, whereas most other brands have various issues.
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I have had mine for about 7 months, and have cleaned a few hundred records with it. It has held up fine for those light cleanings (dustings), but wont get in the grooves where the real problem areas are. If you are just removing top type dust then it will be fine. Be carful with products like these on very dirty (thrift store type buys) as you can do more harm by pushing dirt into the grooves of the record. Vacuum cleaners are always the best route, but price can be an issue. I have over 5000 records and only use it for the light cleanings.
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I have not noticed any difference in suction, but I'll pay closer attention next time I vacuum to see if there is! (I'm guessing it's a minimal difference, if any, if I haven't noticed it!)
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I'm sorry that i can't offer you a comparison. I like how this bissell cleans, i like all the add-on tools, and the heavy duty sturdiness. It's heavy, practically needs its own garage, and is bulky. We think it's worth the effort. Other reviewers who like it helped me select this model, and we don't regret the purchase especially at the reasonable price. Good luck to you!
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The biggest difference I can see is that the Deluxe does not have a vacuum feature. That's a downside for me, but you may not be looking for an all-in-one machine.
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It sounds like a vacuum cleaner. It's maybe a little noisier than some hand-held vacs because it is more powerful, but I don't think it's dramatically louder.
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On a home recorder the different discs provide different record features and playback options. Also, the manufacturer of the unit probably has a preferred type and record speed that they recommend. For computer work and data both types have worked for me as long as they're a name brand like Sony or Verbatim.
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The EVP Recorder is up to you. I would and do. The Mel-Meter does not record voices. Thanks. Darin. Ghost Hunting Source.
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I haven't had any problems with mine, but it is a cheap portable record player that is very convenient for sampling used records before purchase. That's all I use mine for.
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It is not as noisy as a vacuum cleaner, but it does make a noise. However, this version is not user friendly. You will need to remove thee bottom to distend the debris, vs. the initial version, which stays attached to the unit and once empty you can click back in place. And this version does not work as well as the initial version. Works great on hardwood floors, not as well on carpet.
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TO be honest, I have not done a comparison between the two. But what I have found is that the built-in mic is of good quality for voice recording, even in a largish room. It has worked fine for me. I recorded in the mode where it just records when it has a voice to record. Been happy with this product.
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It's much lighter than a stand alone DVD recorder. The negative side is the one I used to record depositions with did not even last 12 months. Sony refunded my entire purchase price under the terms of the warranty as they did not have parts to repair it. If you don't need heavy duty use, it is a great little machine. The reason cost is high in my opinion is because they are discontinued and no longer available.
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While this question and answer are quite old, i feel it necessary to make one thing clear for those new to cleaning records. When cleaning a normal CD you wipe from the center out. This is NOT HOW TO CLEAN A RECORD.A Vinyl Record you clean with the grooves.