Experiences with the Degritter RCM


I'm considering purchasing a Degritter RCM. Specifically the Mark ll. It's a considerable investment. I currently use an Okki Nokki RCM. As the Degritter uses a 120khz frequency I have not considered the various 40khz units so DYI is not under consideration. I'm requesting members experience with this unit. Thanks for your time. Greg 

gjohns

Thanks so much everyone for your input. Some very in depth advice. That's why I choose this forum. I don't believe the unit will be overused. Just personal attention to certain records. I've developed a nice routine with the Okki but so much has been observed in reviews of the Degritter enhancing listening experience. Just a shot in the dark to hear yinz guys opinions. Good cheers to you.

Like @grislybutter I am interested to know how many here hear contamination and surface noise on most of their records.   @juanmanuelfangioii says he cleans every record each time he plays it - Juan Manuel, why not play one without cleaning first and see if you hear noise.

I have used a Nitty Gritty for many years.  If I hear noise when playing a disc, I clean that disc.  I then put it in a fresh Nagaoka inner sleeve so I know I've cleaned it.  I guess I have cleaned about 25% of my LPs, most of which were purchased used.

Do you know what?  I hardly ever hear noise again on the cleaned records.  I have very rarely had to clean one a second time.

Don't be obsessive.  If you can't hear noise, why worry?  It might be said that contamination at a level that cannot be heard might damage the records.  Well I have had some for over 60 years and see and hear no damage.

 

When I bought my ultrasonic machine

i consulted with someone who washes record 

for a living. He directed me to the Elmasonic P60H

and a “record stack” rotisserie .This machine

sweeps in two  klh.   30 and 80.  15 minutes of rotation 

Then remove the record and rinse with a Neilmeds bottle of

distilled water.  Let air dry in 20 minutes and enjoy.  
This is a German built machine and will last 20 years

please let  me know if you would like my cleaning solution recipe

really simple and cheap

Good luck Willy -T