Another MD fanatic Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Let's assume you record something on one machine then you play it back on another machine and the disc skips. Is the fault most likely to be with 1) the machine used for the recording, 2) the machine used for playback, or 3) the disc itself? Just wondering if there's any generalisation or common cause or am I going to have to experiment with a multitude of different combinations in order to pinpoint the fault (as I suspect). Thanks, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilippeC Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Just make some new tests. Change the disk, change the order of machines... My pronostic (1) recording (dirty lens) (2) playback (dirty lens) (3) disc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another MD fanatic Posted July 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Since posting this question a couple of months ago I've done quite a lot of testing. Turned out the only discs that skipped were a few second hand ones of unknown origin. I think there could be a moral to this story!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SileEeles Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 A couple of the used discs that I have I would expect to not so much skip, but just not work correctly. The record layer is covered in ... some kind of substance that is next to impossible to remove (I've tried) without removing it from the case and I don't want to do that. Strangely enough though, it works perfectly. Makes a hell of a noise when you record on it, but it plays back like it should. I recorded one album on it and left it at that, even though I probably shouldn't have put anything on it at all. I do have a head cleaner though, so I'm not too worried. The funny thing is, its a Maxell. A disc I've seen quite a few people now say they've had issues with or dislike. Even the worst condition one for me works perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkrockaddict Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 in case you didn´t know... i recommend using a dishwasher for cleaning. i´ve tried many times and it works very well.it even removes some sticky residue from old Mds. don´t try this @ home if your washer has no eco programm.think its 35°C. afterwards i dry them with a micro towel and let them dry on a shelf in the sun. strange to imagine but its all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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