Great thread! I currently use a cheap and cheerful KAB record cleaner with a canister vacuum attached. I have been eyeing the Humminguru, as I like the principal of US cleaning, and the all-in-one automated aspect, especially the drying feature. One question: Most Amazon reviews are positive, but a few negative reviews gave me pause. Perhaps stealth marketing from competing machine manufacturers? Some say the frequency is too low to be effective, and others say it just didn't clean their records. Any thoughts on these negative reviews?
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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@hifiguys Thanks for the well thought out post. I am not a huge vinyl guy, but I am slowly digitizing my collection using my Sugarcube device. For me, the Humminguru is a splurge, budget wise. But I think it would still be an improvement from my cheap and cheerful KAB vacuum cleaner, no? |
@dogberry The Sugarcube removes about 90% of pops and clicks and about 80% of surface noise via noise shaping. The results are amazing, and my ears detect no sonic degradation whatsoever. However, it is still better to start with a clean LP and it's better for the stylus as well. As for only playing them once, I do occasionally spin vinyl just for fun. And as for selling it when I am done, well, at the rate I am going, I will not finish digitizing my collection before I go to that great listening room in the sky. |