Is the Vinyl Flat Worth Buying? | Records with Ken (Episode 5)

[@BigCraig]

I ended up getting the Record Pi based on it's good reviews, and have had great results. I was able to save some warped records that were pretty valuable, and restored them to perfectly flat; it definitely paid for itself.

[@michaelrogers4157]

Pi is definitely the one I have been seriously considering after finding out it existed 2 months ago.

[@BeersAndBeatsPDX]

I've been thinking of getting this. My warped records range from slightly dished to 1"+ wave.

[@kenisinoregon]

@@BeersAndBeatsPDX definitely try this thing out! Saved my issues with OCD.

[@ignisflames469]

That review hits me in my "want to get it" feelings i have a clear blue curaçao Nigwish lp that sounds awesome but the tiniest bump disturbs me because i like when things are in perfect shapes.

[@kenisinoregon]

I totally understand, especially with those tiny bumps! Another option is to wait for it to go on Sale/Discount if it's not completely necessary

[@ignisflames469]

@@kenisinoregon I have to check if they Ship to Europe, i immagine Shipping will cost me a liver (i assume the Iron plates have good weight to them.) the more i think about the bumps on some of my Precious vinyls the more it bothers me lol.

[@daryljspetz2967]

Good video on the vinyl flat that i also have and i'm also getting the record pi which recently order and see how that works out keep up the good work.

[@kenisinoregon]

@@daryljspetz2967 thanks! Let me know how the record pi is 👍

[@daryljspetz2967]

@@kenisinoregon The record pi works great i'm going to send you out my you tube video of the record pi before and after this is a bad warped record of the Village People Macho Man the site is kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqDOkn6hf66Jpac and this took 4 tries to flattened this record.

[@pauldemars2891]

Thank you for doing this video. I have ocd and this looks like it’ll be right up my ally. Cheers!

[@kenisinoregon]

Glad this video helped! I totally understand the OCD issue. Just be careful when using the Vinyl Flat 👍

[@FloriDUH_JBot]

Very informative video. Really helped me in deciding to make the purchase. Pretty impressive results you were able to achieve.

[@kenisinoregon]

Glad the video helped Jeremy!

[@BC-ni3sk]

The other consideration, forces are at play on the needle with the warp such as additional downforce running through the peaks and valleys on the lp. So in considering this and perhaps you have a spendy cartridge and needle then it makes the flattener that much more important.

[@kenisinoregon]

100% agree!

[@missa4530]

Oh yeah I’m definitely buying one

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

I own Oil Capital Vinyl in Tulsa and finally decided to order one of these last week, after buying an otherwise nice collection of records, except most are cupped. Hoping I can salvage most or all of them with the Vinyl Flat.

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

@@user-og2oc2oi5g I've salvaged at least 200 cupped or warped records since then , using the Vinyl Flat. It takes some experimentation, using the supplied felt discs, as well as some other tools I've utilized, along with the correct heat setting (always medium) and times to get the desired results. Sometimes it takes several sessions to unwarp one record.

[@llewellyn56]

Thank you. Great video

[@kenisinoregon]

Thanks for watching!

[@robclarke3923]

Really helpful. Thanks

[@luisdiego22002]

The main problem is lip warping (outer edge); almost impossible to get out with whatever technique.

[@kenisinoregon]

@@luisdiego22002 yeah that’s the trickiest warp unfortunately. Pretty common too. The Vinyl Flat did help with it, but it doesn’t flatten it completely. It made it playable, which is the most important part.

[@in_da_cut]

thanks for the video!

[@kenisinoregon]

Thanks for watching!

[@craigpatrick1]

Thanks I just ordered one ☝️ The first thing I do when I put on a record is check for warps!

[@kenisinoregon]

Glad the video helped!

[@revokdaryl1]

I'm extremely upset with myself. I forgot a few LPs in my car, but still protected from the sun. That didn't really help. The car is black and the sun was beating down on it all day. The interior was so hot it warped my records! They are all still playable and don't skip, but are badly warped. The worst one is my Blade Runner soundtrack by Vangelis. Very upset about this. Never leave your records in the car, even for a few hours!

[@kenisinoregon]

Sorry to hear that the records got warped, but that's great that they're still playable with no skips! Definitely worth a shot to try fixing it with a vinyl flat. Just be careful when using it!

[@revokdaryl1]

@@kenisinoregon Thank you. Hopefully it is able to fix the issue.

[@kenisinoregon]

@@revokdaryl1 Let me know how it goes!

[@King_Kiwi1998]

@@revokdaryl1how’d it go?

[@revokdaryl1]

@@King_Kiwi1998 Actually I'm happy to report it did help tremendously. It'll never be the same, but it's playable now and sounds great.

[@Mingodough]

I started collecting vinyls a couple months ago so far no warps But it happened to happen to one of my favorite ones and yeah. It’s a slight warp which makes the needle jump a little at the beginning. Not a huge warp but small, I will probably get this, this is the cheapest option, I’d get the $1000 option but that one costs so much I’d feel obligated to start a side business of flattening vinyls for $5-$10 a pop and I don’t feel like doing that lol

[@kenisinoregon]

Yeah those warps do happen once in a while! I’ve been happy with the results with this thing! I hear yeah haha $1000 on just fixing some records is pretty nuts, but audiophile equipment is already ridiculously priced so getting the Vinyl Flat kind of made sense to me

[@Mingodough]

@@kenisinoregon yeah, thanks for the review. I’ve heard mixed things about this and will try it on my slightly warped vinyl. They still produce it and sell it for $20 so it’s not like I’m empty handed if I make it worse

[@kenisinoregon]

@@Mingodough no problem! Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah try it on records you don’t care too much about, to get the timing right

[@lampron58]

So far I used medium heat for 3 hours and I let it cool overnight and have had almost perfect results

[@kenisinoregon]

Nice! Was that on a black or colored record?

[@lampron58]

@@kenisinoregon so far only black

[@lampron58]

Well I just opened a brand new TSO album which is blue and it has a little warping , so I’ll try it and let you know my results

[@kenisinoregon]

@@lampron58 yeah let me know!

[@robdiv5848]

I have records so warped needle jumps just brought vinyl flat can’t wait to try

[@ORGPPL1]

Much need info! Question, where did you get your record shelves?

[@kenisinoregon]

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[@kenisinoregon]

Hey, I just realized I’m dumb and I didn’t read your question correctly. The shelves are from Target: www.target.com/p/6-cube-organizer-espresso-brightroom-8482/-/A-83499992

[@ORGPPL1]

@@kenisinoregon Not the sleeves, the black storage shelves or cabinet behind you

[@kenisinoregon]

@@ORGPPL1 hey I just responded yesterday with the link. Here’s the link again for the cabinet: www.target.com/p/6-cube-organizer-espresso-brightroom-8482/-/A-83499992

[@denyelmandap1455]

sir i have a question is this 100 240 volt tnx and god bless chucky winnipeg manitoba canada

[@kenisinoregon]

On their website it says this: GROOVY POUCH ONLY SUPPORTS 110-VOLT ELECTRICITY If your country uses 220-volt electricity, we recommend a step-down continuous service voltage converter supplying 160W+.

[@scottelling5606]

Hi, just to make sure; you put color lps in for 2 hours straight, or do you recommend trying an hour first?

[@kenisinoregon]

1 hr didn’t work for me so I did 2hrs (color LPs). Made a bigger difference without damaging the record. Make sure to clean it before you start it. Do this at your own risk, but 2hr should be fine.

[@scottelling5606]

@@kenisinoregon thanks!

[@Blink182Chile]

Hey, nice record!

[@kenisinoregon]

Thanks!

[@viripvr]

I just got into vinyl and felt awful seeing the needle going up and down. I will just have to save those $5 dollars of Starbucks and buy it eventually. Yes, my OCD doesn't let me be in peace. But good thing this review calmed my nerves a little. Thank you!