Mobile Fidelity: Record Cleaning Brush
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A Discwasher cleaning brush is your best bet; the original can still be found on eBay. Wet cleaning should be done with distilled water. Don't be fooled by the new MF and carbon fiber brushes; they're just hype and waste of money. Also, for the stylus, use a small artist's camel hair brush.
When I'm finished cleaning records, I brush the brush over the vacuum on my record doctor 5. Removes any leftover cleaning liquid or debris from the brush. I've never had any problems, and the brush is always clean when I'm ready to use it again.
So far, I've only used it before playing records, and I've discovered that it cleans well but generates a lot of static, causing the felt mat to "stick" to the other side of the record; I'm not sure if this is due to the MoFi pad or the felt mat. In any case, I'm going to have to use the antistatic pistol - I can't recall the name right now, but you can look it up on Amazon- I stopped using the Mofi brush for the time being to get rid of all that static. Instead, I started using the AudioTechnica record cleaning pad, which had almost no static effects and didn't require any cleaning liquid. Perhaps it's time to swap out the felt mat for a cork one that's "antistatic." The carbon fiber brush, on the other hand, was never used by me. Some people seem to enjoy it, while others claim it leaves microscopic marks on the record surface. Anyway, I suppose there are too many "esoteric" issues surrounding vinyl records at times, leading you to spend absurd amounts of money in search of the "ultimate vinyl experience."
The distilled water rinse can be applied using a spray bottle. I use a spray bottle because it allows me to apply the rinse in a precise manner. A Mofi or other brush, on the other hand, is recommended for applying the rinse evenly across the entire record.
Selected User Reviews For Mobile Fidelity: Record Cleaning Brush
MoFi, we apologize for the inconvenience. Your pressings are fantastic, but this brush is completely useless. I used a white record to dry it out - a criterion for determining whether or not a record brush sheds The cleaning brush left tiny black fibers all over it after one cleaning. br>br>I figured it might need to be broken in, so I gave it a good cleaning. More fibers have been added. When I spun the record to make sure I didn't damage it, one got caught on my stylus. br>br>I cleaned it with a toothbrush - as per the manual's directions - and pressed it against a sheet of paper to see how many fibers fell off. The answer was absurdly high. br>br>As a result, I am unable to recommend this product because it has caused my record to become dirtier. Positive reviews are almost certainly from people who cleaned their black vinyl records and didn't notice how many fibers came off.
This is a stench-filled block of hard rubber with a thin layer of velour-like material glued on top. My sample's bottom (the part that preens the record) appears to be slightly concave, preventing the entire surface from making contact with the record, indicating that the material was misaligned. I'm not sure why people are so enthusiastic about them. br>br>I'm a huge Mo- fan. Fi's inner and outer record sleeves are excellent, but this product is at best mediocre.
8 stars. I used it on a brand new record because I'm now convinced that every new sealed recent release needs to be wet cleaned before being dragged through the grooves with a stylus. With new discs, even lacquers from exceptional plants spew some black plastic curlycue shavings from the sleeve. The grooves won't need to be deep cleaned with fine synthetic felt hairs, but your attention should be drawn to the other visible and non-visible areas as soon as possible. Even the most reputable plants have visible debris that is sealed with discs pressed or cut. There's no point in cutting or pressing records in a clean room, but there's a reason Mofi wet vacs their MFSL special releases (the evidence is pretty clear on the records), and I wouldn't be surprised if they use this tool or the same felt/synthetic velvet to spread cleaning solutions and rinses on each one. br>br>I'm pretty sure I'll be picking up another one of these in the near future. After attempting to master my "cart alignment game" for over a year, I've begun to doubt myself. The reason for this is that some of my vinyl still has some hiss, which I assumed was caused by poor alignment. That is no longer a source of doubt for me. There is no hiss in the background as I listen to Sharon Van Etten's 2012 EP "Tramp. " Nothing. The entire room is dark. Quiet in the style of a CD/digital. Deeper, more open sound, comparable to any MFSL release or well-mastered 45 rpm tracks suspended in complete silence. br>br>I'll update this review if necessary, but I'll be treating the rest of my collection with this and my Tergikleen solution for the rest of the night.
I bought it with the intention of having it dry cleaned. After that, I bought a record dr vacuum cleaner and tried wet for the first time. The pad, on the other hand, was quickly unglued. That was mentioned in reviews, so it wasn't surprising to me. The pad stuck right back on the next morning after it had dried. It is simply releasing the glue rather than dissolving it. There appears to be a manufacturing problem, as it was designed for wet cleaning. So, to keep the pad in place, I grabbed a rubber band. The pad didn't slip or slide off the rubber even when it wasn't attached to it. The replacement pads stayed glued when wet, according to another review. I may place an order solely for the purpose of testing, and if I do, I will update this review. br>br>Anyway, the band was great, and I really like how it turned out. Furthermore, if I sit on the edge, the pad is protected from contamination by any foreign objects that may be on the surface. I rinse with distilled water after using for cleaning, press with a lint-free cloth, and when dry, the glue sticks like new! I'm going to get a different color rubber band to make it easier to distinguish between the two wet cleaning brushes, one for cleaner and the other for ultra pure water rinse. For the second cleaner, I switch to a different record doctor bristle type brush. It's a winning formula! br>br>A few threads will fray at the ends, as other reviews have noted. It's not a big deal; I'll just snip them off with my scissors. Don't try to drag them! It stabilizes after a few come loose, and you only have to trim it once in a while. It's still a great brush, even with the glue and minor fraying. So, instead of returning it, grab a rubber band and some scissors and keep this little gem. I'm hoping that the problems will be addressed in future productions, but for now, I'm fine with it.
I bought it after seeing a few online tutorials recommend it for dry cleaning records, and since I'm new to collecting, I took their advice. I'm not sure what kind of brush they got, but it ain't this garbage. br>br>I used it for dry cleaning, and it did exactly what it said it would. No issues, it easily picked up small amounts of dust and pet hair, which is all I need it for. I'm not so sloppy with my vinyls that they need more than a little TLC every now and then. br>br>However, when I tried to clean the brush with the same method they recommended on their website, everything went wrong. There's no reason to use this brush, from the revolting rubber odor to the pad falling off after the recommended wash. br>br>And don't get me started on the brush's dreadful, battered box. It appeared to have been in a flooded basement for years, hanging on a rack. br>br>Maintaining and keeping this brush usable is more of a pain than the meager rewards I've received and will receive in the future. If you have a method for cleaning your records that works for you, stick to it because it's well worth it.
As with the vast majority of the negative feedback on this site. Pad fell off after a couple of uses, so it's a waste of money. It's on its way back!.
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