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Anyone out there own a Clearaudio Double Matrix Pro Sonic?

I have resisted buying a record cleaning device for four decades. Just have not needed one. However recently I was given a collection of 78s and LPs from the 50's and they are filthy. I would have to change the water in a Spin Clean after every record. I have researched the topic to death and have decided on the Double Matrix Pro Sonic. My thinking is that it does not recycle cleaning solution and it vacuum dries the record removing all the water and filth. I watched You Tubes of it working but nothing is ever said about durability. I can get one new for $5,500.00 but for that kind of money I expect it to out last me.

Comments from users will be greatly appreciated. 

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I know @mijostyn is looking for opinions from clearaudio users. I have never used one. I just wanted to offer the DeGritter alternative. It is cheaper but slower (5 - 10 minutes to a clean and dried LP). It uses a sweep of different US wavelengths and actively filters the cleaning fluid with an easy to wash/change filter. It is super easy to work with and you can clean a record on demand, no setup time.  I used to use Cleaner Vinyl setup and although you can clean multiple records at a time, setup time required batching records for long cleaning sessions.  

Anyway.  Glad you got a bunch of new (used) records!

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