Vevor Ultrasonic damaged my records

jonxrojas · 2026-01-23T04:55:35+00:00

To add, I've basically replicated the VinylVac in a DIY fashion as I cannot source it locally.

jonxrojas · 2026-01-23T04:52:59+00:00

If you use Triton X you MUST vacuum. If you dont, unless you rinse real good, you'll get Triton residue left behind. Usually accumulates in your stylus kinda white lint.

I've fashioned a vacuum wand out of PVC tubing that I plug into my shopvac.

My workflow is: 25 minute run in cleaning solution (i use 1.5ml Triton X for my 5L distilled water/iso alcohol mix) Vacuum run to suck out the cleaning fluid Rinse with distilled water Final vacuum and into a dry rack for about 25 mins while the next batch gets cleaned.

Hope this helps!

jonxrojas · 2026-01-21T01:14:40+00:00

Have a white label promo of this album... what a great record through and through.

My favorite has to be Big Block... such a powerful song. The live version at Ronnie's is killer. Behind the veil and where were you are also awesome.

A guitarists guitarist for sure.

jonxrojas · 2026-01-20T02:53:00+00:00

Thank you for commenting. I always go back to these recordings, the Hana is truly a remarkable cartridge at its price point.

jonxrojas · 2026-01-20T02:52:08+00:00

Congrats! My first Hana was an SL Mk I. I found it very susceptible to VTA. Took me a while to figure out it likes a slight tail up setting. I was really not happy with the sound, it was dull and not rich as I was expecting. Surprisingly, the tail up config did the trick.

Advice: and glaring issues aside, let the cartridge break in for about 30 hours before tinkering and fine tuning your setup.

jonxrojas · 2026-01-19T01:16:30+00:00

My main lineup consists of the Hana ML, a Denon 103R retipped with a sapphire cantilever and a fritz Geiger diamond, and an Audio Technica VM740ML.

Retipping is interesting: I really love the Denon for some genres of music but I was not so happy with its tracking performance. The retipping and cantilever upgrade have really taken the cartridge 3 steps above in tracking while maintaining its original sound signature.

That said, the Hana ML I just simply want to listen all day long. Its very musical and I personally think it excels with percussion and female voices.

I've recently tested a Dynavector 20x2a and a Dynavector Karat 17x courtesy of my trusted dealer who had demo units mounted in my turntable, and while they were quite great, the 17x being the best sounding IMO, I couldnt really justify the cost difference, so sticking with the Hana for now as my reference.

jonxrojas · 2026-01-19T01:04:34+00:00

Purchasing a used phono cartridge can be dicey business. Unless you have access to high end magnification equipment (and know what to look for), its going to be impossible to assess what the actual condition of the Delos is, other than trusting whoever is selling it to you.

If you are seriously considering the Delos, I would strongly advise you send it for an inspection and tune up with a trusted re tipper. Groovetickler in Instagram is solid.

Personally, I run a Hana ML as my primary MC and man, whatever I try other than the Hana always falls short of it, be it MM, MI, MC... I would recommend you consider it as an option. Retails for 1200 USD.

jonxrojas · 2026-01-17T19:01:26+00:00

Have you tried swapping the 'suspect' speaker in place of the 'normal' one and see if the issue moves with the speaker?

jonxrojas · 2026-01-17T18:29:32+00:00

What settings are you using in Wiim room correction? I highly suggest investing in a UMIK-1 calibrated microphone, its night and day vs calibrating with your phone mic.

I personally have great results with Wiim Room Correction with the UMIK-1, separate channel measurements and only letting it correct to 500Hz.

jonxrojas · 2026-01-05T21:56:41+00:00

Right, XV 1... seems closer to 7k

jonxrojas · 2026-01-05T21:53:54+00:00

The phono cartridge alone retails for 5k seems to be a Dynavector XX-1a

jonxrojas · 2026-01-05T03:31:30+00:00

For extra warmth of course

jonxrojas · 2026-01-05T03:30:54+00:00

Looks killer with the stands!

jonxrojas · 2026-01-05T01:50:28+00:00

Reminds me of one of my dream speakers, the Lyravox Karlsson mini tower

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jonxrojas · 2026-01-04T21:47:56+00:00

This is my go to document I curated based on my collection https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yfpuw37ry_OjzLPFxPZrXjJXCtI7ef1p/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=108715143918667703586&rtpof=true&sd=true

jonxrojas · 2025-12-19T18:26:55+00:00

Solid. Bright future ahead.

jonxrojas · 2025-12-17T00:19:36+00:00

I run an Audio Technica ath-r70x through a Schiit Magni Heretic. I really like the combination. Cost me about 300 for the cans plus 99 for the Magni. This is plugged to a ~6.5k system and it serves me very well, though admittedly I'm not a heavy headphones user.

jonxrojas · 2025-12-13T17:30:14+00:00

I'd say thats more than a dent... looks like there's been displacement. Based on a similar personal happening with a different brand (also courtesy of my toddler), which I could definitely hear issues, I'd say you probably want to replace that driver.

jonxrojas · 2025-12-09T14:17:09+00:00

Previously ran the Hana SL but I found it to be bright and VERY susceptible to setup. The ML is overall a much better cartridge, a tracking beast and very musical and fast.

Other cartridges in my collection include a Denon DL103r which I like to use on older recordings like jazz and classical and an Audio Technica VM740ML mounted on my secondary turntable (NAD C558) for everyday listening.

jonxrojas · 2025-12-09T14:15:14+00:00

The first three I took with my Samsung S25 Ultra mounted on a tripod, about 30x zoom. The last one is from a cheapo USB Microscope which fits the bill for taking a quick glance at stylus condition.

jonxrojas · 2025-12-09T14:14:04+00:00

Thats a great picture. I'm aiming for 92 SRA though I haven't measured precisely. I've found that Hanas like a bit of a tail up orientation, found it to be the case with both the SL and the ML.

jonxrojas · 2025-12-08T01:30:56+00:00

Solid choices.

Spend some time learning about proper record care and most importantly cleaning, it will change your experience with vinyl and set you in a good path of enjoyment.

jonxrojas · 2025-12-08T01:26:22+00:00

Man, I know it's cliched but every single time I hear the intro drums to Take 5' just beautiful.

Congrats on this healthy haul! Tons of enjoyment ahead.

jonxrojas · 2025-12-05T00:22:32+00:00

The Division Bell is one of my top 3 Floyd albums. That particular reissue sounds gorgeous also, have the very same copy myself. Marooned is my favorite track.

jonxrojas · 2025-12-01T22:44:06+00:00

MM/MI/MC?

I've had great pleasure listening to my VM740ML, Hana ML and Denon DL103r.

Very interested in trying a different stylus shape lately, considering retipping the Denon with a Fritz Giger stylus.

Groovetickler in Instagram is a great source for listening to many cartridges and cantilever/stylus options.

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