Can you use the Kirmuss Ultrasonic cleaner without the lengthy white paste steps

The first cycle is mainly for surface dust. After that, if you don't apply the surfactant, the ultrasonic is not as effective for deep cleaning. I had an email exchange with Mr. Kirmuss and he recommended switching to 2 minute cycles until the white paste is gone. This cuts down the process time. Once the record is clean, hand drying is easy. I have a Loricraft and thought I would use it for drying but I don't bother.

The problem is that you risk damaging the stylus with the white paste if it’s disturbed and not fully removed. You should read Fremer’s review.

I have cleaned about 50 LPs with the Kirmuss. Some records were good with 2 cycles, some needed 10 cycles, most between 3 and 4. The process varies on the LP because it’s more of a deep cleaning.  With the Loricraft just about every record went through the exact same process. That said, I get better results with the Kirmuss.

If an LP just needs a surface cleaning use the VPI on it’s own. If it’s noisy or sounds rolled off on top, do the Kirmuss cleaning as directed. I don’t think I would use both machines. Hand drying is easy.