Kl Audio LP200 ultrasonic record cleaner insights


I did a bit of research a few months ago on the Audio Desk ultrasonic cleaner and thats where I found out about the KL Audio CLN LP200unit. I was attracted to the much more powerful motor, no rollers to replace and using distilled water rather than a cleaner.

Let me start that I have a Loricraft and used the Walker 4 step program but shortened it to a clean\rinse setup. Still ten undivided minutes of your time a side to clean. After a while I didnt bother with mint or new records.

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I have quckly and efficiently cleaned more records in 3 weeks than I have for the three years I have had the Loricraft. And it was hardly an inconvienance, not a major chore

I have cleaned a number of Walker\Loricraft records again with the KL Audio. The results are jaw dropping. Dead quiet, no static pops (sometimes dont even zerostat). The biggest issue is resolution, getting down and removing that last bit of material and the resolution, body, separation of instruments, timing, passion and air around the notes is enhanced. Modest pressing sound like audiophile. I have ran into a few noisy records, probably dug out by the last stylus but most everything else has been so overwhelming. Low level detail is to die for.

The machine is a tank. Everything impeccably manufacturered. You can set the ultrasonic to 1-5 minutes and the drying 2-4 minutes I spit out a record every 5 minutes while I watch tv from the next room. It drys very effectively but isnt that loud

This machine is not cheap at $4k but what it does is like a very serious component upgrade. Highly recommended for someone with a serious vinyl collection and setup
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Count me as another immensely satisfied owner. It's been 4 months since the KLAudio arrived and it's a real pleasure to use. Combined with a Spin Clean , it's a complete cleaning system with no messing with cleaners/liquids.
I'm curious to know what you use the Spin Clean for when you own the KL. Thanks in advance.
Bill
Good question. I do not use the Spin Clean on new LPs. If you have garage sale condition records with surface grime , I find it beneficial to do a first clean with the Spin Clean followed by a 5 min cycle in the KLAudio.
I absolutely love it too - no magic potions to use and it gets the discs completely clean.

Good Listening

Peter
Received my Kl yesterday what a beast.
Immensely happy with this purchase after one night use.
The convenience and the "quietness" or lack of surface noise is better than previous cleaners that I have had.
Long weekend, rain in the forecast = listening time.