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Thread: Do you clean the laser lens in your cdp? |
    
Bronze Member Username: Smwick
B.C
Canada
Post Number: 70
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Sunday, November 09, 2008 - 07:20 pm: |
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I have a Rega Apollo cdp and have used a cleaning CD (the one's with little brushes) to clean the lens a couple of times. The owners manual states "do not attempt to clean the lens, it should not need any servicing." The dealer where I bought it said the cleaning CD would be ok, but I don't know. What do you guy's think? I did a search but couldn't find any posts. |
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Gold Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 3337
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Monday, November 17, 2008 - 12:38 pm: |
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Question is - why do you think it needs cleaning? Unless it's in a smokey atmosphere it shouldn't need cleaning and what ain't broke don't need fixing. That said, if it is in a smokey atmosphere, then occasional cleaning may be beneficial.
the thing to bear in mind is that cleaning is always an abrasive process to a greater or lesser degree. You have a lens there. Any brushing is a low amount of scrubbing, any liquid cleaner is designed to help that process to remove any grunge. unfortunately it can attack the coating on the lens. the liquid will be a very mild detergent but it will have its effect over time.
Me personally? I wouldn't do it. but if you're in a smokey atmosphere, perhaps it's worth doing once every 3 months or so. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 8143
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Monday, November 17, 2008 - 03:51 pm: |
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Is that about similar to the answer I gave to your PM Steve... |
Bronze Member Username: Smwick
B.C
Canada
Post Number: 81
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Monday, November 17, 2008 - 04:24 pm: |
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Frank, thank you. No smokey environment here so I won't be cleaning it again.
Art, yes it is. I had posted this question a little while ago but got no reply so I thought I would PM you about it. Thanks for you reply. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 8146
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Monday, November 17, 2008 - 06:19 pm: |
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Enjoy your Apollo Steve. |
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