Thumbs up for ultrasonic record cleaning

I've been interested in ultrasonic cleaning for some time. Having a background in ultrasonics in the engineering laboratory setting, I am even more curious now that so many high-end hi-fi users are seemingly impressed by its application to vinyl cleaning.

I'm sure most all of you are aware of the past claims that ultrasonic cleaning adversely affects high frequency information in the vinyl (somehow).  These claims I've read were interesting, but the claimants indicated neither the level of sophistication of their cleaning process nor their audio systems.

I'm sold on experimenting with the cleaning process, but my knowledge of ultrasonics gives me pause as I consider these claims regarding high frequency affects on the vinyl.   Since I haven't seen it mentioned here, can anyone also address this concern so as to allay my trepidations?  Thanks!

@terry9,

Thanks!

@nolojunko,

Hi. I wouldn't know how to alleviate your concerns on any other level than what I've experienced by listening and reporting that here. Many audiophiles including professional reviewers who've tried it are sold. It's hard to get a more across the board, wide spectrum of people to agree on things but they have in this case.

@whatthe 
I too was considering the KL Audio & AD cleaners, and ended up with Clearaudio DM Pro Sonic. It's changed record cleaning (with a VPI 16.5) from a torture to a pleasure, which has become the most important parameter for me. And of course, it cleans EXTREMELY well, to great effect -- especially the heavy-duty cycle!

Mulveling
Cool! Like minds and all. I didn’t think anyone read my posts. Thanks for letting me know I was wrong. Like you, I love my double matrix pro sonic. Makes life(vinyl) spin.
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For years I used a VPI 17 then Audio Desk followed by Klaudio were introduced and I began reading all the rave reviews. However, like nolojunko, I had concerns about exposing my records to ultrasonic cleaning. Let me add that my concerns were purely subjective without the benefit of any empirical evidence. As, a result I went with the Clear Audio Double Matrix Professional Sonic and couldn't be happier. It does a wonderful job and it's built like a tank.