Still using VPI, if that’s important. Until someone proves to my satisfaction that repeated ultrasonic cleaning does not damage the high frequencies encoded on an LP, I will stick with a conventional RCM, like the VPI.
Humminguru record cleaner
Almost all of my records are in NM condition, so I didn’t think I needed a record cleaner to replace my VPI 16.5. Also, my record surfaces are virtually silent.. But I was intrigued by the ultrasonic cleaners out there. So I bought one with the probability of a return. The results are amazing. This device cleans the records so well it’s like adding a new component to my system. And it’s only $500. With my already clean records I didn’t need the Degritter which is several times more expensive.
I recommend it highly.
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@dogberry Ahh. Thank you....So a final ultrasonic wash after your Loricraft. Interesting Have you noticed noise after cleaning with the Loricraft? And that is eliminated after the Degritter? Cleaning 1 record must take about 20 minutes using both methods?
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@lewm Wow. I never would have even thought that a possibility. Has there been any studies? |
@vinylshadow The Loricraft usually gets things silent in terms of unwanted noise. The Degritter usually deals with the failures. If there is noise after both it is generally because there is a scratch. It takes about ten minutes to do both machines, and I do it once, mark the new inner sleeve to show it has been cleaned, and then play it until I think it needs cleaning again. That might be a dozen plays, so with a large collection there is repeat business only with favourite discs. |
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