Audio Desk Record Cleaner

It sounds like the manufacturer has worked out a lot of kinks that plagued the earlier versions of the product. It might be of interest to many of the AD cleaner owners that Jim Pendleton of Osage Audio, the designer of the AIVS record cleaning solutions, is actually in the process of developing an enzyme-based concentrate for ultrasonic cleaning machines. It uses the same philosophy as the existing AIVS products, which means that it is safe and effective and doesn’t contain any lubricants or coating components. I recently spoke with Jim and he's actually looking for testers willing to try his solution with their AD cleaner. I thought I'd share this with other A-gon members who might be interested in working with Jim. He is a great guy and his products have always been top quality. I have no doubt that he's again about to offer a great product. I'd urge anyone interested to send Jim an email as he was concerned with a lack of interest in cleaning solutions for ultrasonic cleaners.

I have had this cleaner for a few weeks now. I don't think it cleans any better than my Clearaudio cleaner. This cleaner did not remove pops like Michael Fremer said. I now know why he said that probably got his cleaner for a few dollars. I like this because it does both sides and there is no effort by me. Yes I think it is great, but no better than my Clearaudio.

I love my AD cleaner. I've done hundreds of records and they come out impressively clean.

Question for you other owners: When the water level drops due to evaporation, do you just top off with more distilled water - without adding any more cleaner additive?

make up an extra batch of cleaner premixed with water to top off with.... That's what I have done. Don't know if you really need to but.... I am using the AD cleaner and aquafina only.

I do the same as Hessec and keep a gallon of premixed water to top off the cleaner.