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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Showing 3 responses by mahler123

Vinyl for me is a secondary medium.  I only have about 20 albums and don’t anticipate obtaining many more.  I pay a guy who has a ultrasonic machine who charges $5/lp and also provides a new MoFi sleeve.  These recordings shouldn’t require a second cleaning.  Once should remove the deepest crud and normal lp care afterwards should suffice.

  If I had several hundred albums I would investigate this product, but at present I don’t wish to accumulate another piece of machinery that will leave my heirs groaning with distress.

  Yes, the before and after is very impressive.  I would estimate a 75% noise reduction 

How much power is actually required to generate the bubbles that do the trick? I’ve had medical equipment cleaned by CLIA compliant machinery that essentially used a wall wart. We are just cleaning records here, not fracking. I am willing to believe that a”cheap, plasticky” Ultrasonic Device does the job and given the maturity of the technology if it sells for $500 I suspect the manufacturer is doing just fine in the profit area. As to the machine not being a piece of audio candy, I’m alright with that. I don’t need the mop that cleans my expensive hardwood floors to be sitting in an expensive Greek pottery from Republican Athens.