5/7/2023 0 Comments Diskkeeper sleeve city![]() ![]() So, how does one stop sleeve scuffs? Reach inside the sleeve which opens it. In the real world, there will be micro-dust, and visible dust, and when dragged across the record will leave micro-scratches. never!! This is one of the most important practices in proper handling, however some audiophiles are not aware, or refuse to do this the right way! If the record has been cleaned, and placed in a new sleeve, we reduce the chance of sleeve scuffs. The sleeve should never rub against the record. I've seen this a lot on You Tube collector features, on how the record slips out, and back into the sleeve. I think the problem with micro-scratches/ sleeve scuffs is more related to improper record handling. I have one batch of diskeepers that's very staticky, another batch is good! Others may or may not be, even when advertised as anti-static. I have found the mo-fi type sleeves are truly anti-static. Sleeve City's audiophile sleeve, a Mofi equivalent is the better sleeve. I've had no problem with the Diskeeper sleeves. Who knows? I've just never seen quality inner sleeves from any manufacturer causing scratches, large or small, on my records. I have never seen what you and others are experiencing. Sure, I've experienced bad runs and regrettable purchases, and I don't have 200w halogen lights, but I do have many east facing windows in my living room, where the hi-fi has always been, and a morning sun that is both wonderfully warm and blinding. I've been using specialty sleeves since the early 1970s, and specifically various rice paper types for over 40 years, starting with Discwasher VRP sleeves and trying whatever has come down the pike. About a quarter of those records have been replaced in the last eight years. It's up to about 5,000 pieces, which I'm constantly culling because I refuse to buy any more record racks. I've been collecting records since I was in high school. I have a lot of problems to deal with - we all do right now - but this isn't one of them. Click to expand.Thank you for your reply. ![]()
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