Detailed Potentiometer Servicing Info

This is a long one ladies and gentlemen. While servicing the Sansui 771 and the Marantz 2220, I decided to produce this lengthy video covering a lot of info / details concerning technique and tips surrounding potentiometer cleaning and lubrication. Different individuals may utilize various techniques and cleaning solvents, as well as lubricants etc. However, this information does cover the fundamentals and then some. I myself utilize various techniques and "solvents" as well as lubricants based on specific tasks. Nonetheless, as a full time"brick and mortar" shop, specializing in vintage audio repair and restoration, what I cover here works extremely well for the majority of potentiometers (pots) as well as switches that I encounter regularly. Again, this IS NOT intended to be "the final word on the topic", so, I encourage interested individuals to research specifics in regard to the multitudes of contact cleaners / cleaning solvents, as well as lubricants and what surfaces / materials You intend to apply them to. It is impossible for me to cover all such information on such a vast topic

The Little Behind The Scenes Details And Is It Worth It

In this "Little Video", I just point out some of the small details that go on "behind the scenes" that are important in their own right to bring forth the end result. For some customers who really dig their vintage gear it's all worth it in the end and that's why I do what I do.

Rotel RCD955AX Part Two Finale

In this final part two video concerning the Rotel RCD-955AX compact disk player, I resolve the seized / stuck tray issue and go over my cleaning and re-lubrication method employed on this unit, as well as touch on lens cleaning of the optical pickup etc.