HumminGuru vs.Degritter

@bondmanp the parts availability is not very good. I have had to do my own searching for replacement parts. 

Would also agree with @daveyf . The combination of US and vac has given me the best results both on listening tests and optically looking through a high powered microscope. 

I'm going to switch from my Noisy, loud Pro-Ject vac to a HG. I have not used the Vac in over a year. For me, who only buys clean records (mostly new) to start, the HG is more than enough. 

I've owned many different rcm throughout the years. I currently have access and used my friends' Degritter II w/latest fluid and it makes my lps sound much better and quieter. It comes at a cost but I think it's a worthwhile purchase especially if you can find a good price..

@daveyf and ​​​​@johnss,  what are your procedures for combining US with vacuum machine cleaning?

Thanx

@pryso   Here’s the protocol I use. Firstly, if the record is fairly new or clean, I skip the US step and just use wet vacuum. If the record is dirtier or older, and depending on condition, I will first do a US clean, always utilizing a surfactant in the distilled water and will do a three stage clean. First stage, I degauss the water, second and third, I have added the surfactant. Once reasonably clean from the US machine, I then transfer to vacuum with typically a once over with Mobile Fidelity super deep cleaner, maybe a separate rinse with enzyme cleaner ( again depending on condition ). Lastly, always replacing the record sleeve with a fresh new MoFi inner sleeve.