33 1/3 LP Sound Restoration & Vinyl Surface Preservation

Until now record surface noise increasing with use, and sometimes even without, has been a major problem with the vinyl disc.  Unfortunately, it is now impossible to continually replace old “worn” records with new ones.  Instead these records are played less often or worse yet may simply be discarded and this collection may represent an investment larger than your entire stereo.  Furthermore, when original pressings are replaced with more recent ones, the quality is as, a rule, sonically inferior.  Now, however, it is possible to eliminate most, if not all, of the surface noise found in your original pressings and to prevent further damage. 

The initial step of this service safely deep cleans the record surface removing all debris and contaminates leaving a pristine surface.  This eliminates the noise associated with particles and residue that accumulates in the disc groove.  A preservative is then applied which combines with the vinyl.  This significantly increases the vinyl’s integrity by stabilizing its molecular structure.  Following this treatment there is absolutely no coating or residue on the surface to interfere with stylus tracking as all excess completely evaporates.  The reconditioned and preserved record is then placed in an anti-static, nonvolatile NAKAOKA No. 102 sleeve.

The result is increased fidelity with the added benefits of lower stylus-groove friction and the concomitant condition of reduced surface temperature during play (two more essential requirements for the preservation of your records). With proper stylus and record care these, as well as new, records treated by this process will remain in their protected state for hundreds of plays, virtually forever.  New records have the added advantage of being maintained in their new condition indefinitely.  Call or e-mail P.A.U.L. for an appointment to audition this remarkable service!