Yes, not really, it depends.
What is the condition of the record?- cleaning won’t change damage; some phono cartridges and phono stages will also emphasize surface noise.
It also depends on the level of cleaning you are comparing against ultrasonic.
I use ultrasonic for new, unmolested vinyl, but for old records (and some new ones), I still use conventional fluids and vacuum (Monks) in combination with ultrasonic.
I think many people adopted US originally for convenience. I do think it adds something to the cleaning process, but if you are buying old copies, I have found that it is not sufficient. It is a wonderful complement to a good basic cleaning regimen though.
Others may have a different view.
What is the condition of the record?- cleaning won’t change damage; some phono cartridges and phono stages will also emphasize surface noise.
It also depends on the level of cleaning you are comparing against ultrasonic.
I use ultrasonic for new, unmolested vinyl, but for old records (and some new ones), I still use conventional fluids and vacuum (Monks) in combination with ultrasonic.
I think many people adopted US originally for convenience. I do think it adds something to the cleaning process, but if you are buying old copies, I have found that it is not sufficient. It is a wonderful complement to a good basic cleaning regimen though.
Others may have a different view.