I use the Doctor's Miracle Record Cleaner for cleaning vinyl (and most everything else as well). I vacuum dry it with a modified wet vac. The modification is that I have attached soft felt on the plastic attachment. I would use RIAA EQ for such recordings and tweak by ear. Also be sure to center the records properly. Very few records are on center. Joe Salerno On 9/6/2012 1:40 PM, Blue Star Music wrote: > Please excuse me if these questions have already been asked and answered. > > I am converting 45 RPM vinyl to digital using pristine (never played) > vinyl on a Stanton belt-drive turntable through amp/eq to computer > input. Here are my questions: > > 1. I've been told to put the records on end in a soapy wash and brush > them with the groove using a soft bristle brush. The wash is supposed > to be distilled water with dish soap. Is this recommended for pristine > vinyl? Is there a certain brand of soap to use or stay away from (ie: > Dawn)? > > 2. After air drying, I've been using "Gruv-Glide" to reduce static. Is > there something better? > > 3. Is this process all wrong? > > 4. What eq settings are recommended to bring vinyl back to life? > > Thanks for your input. > > BW > Buddy Weaver > San Diego, CA