Had a Kirmuss and while it cleaned records extremely well it was a pain in the a$$ to use. Yes I emptied the water tank daily but after only 1 week it just sat unused. Sold it and have no regrets.
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@rsf507 1+ This is one situation in which the most expensive device wins. The Clearaudio Double Matrix Sonic Pro is a well designed and built record cleaner that is a joy to use. It cleans both sides at the same time and vacuum drys the record. It does not reuse fluid. It is reasonably quiet (for a vacuum cleaner) and only takes a few minutes, start to finish, to clean a record. Between use it just sits there like any other piece of equipment ready to go. It is attractive and makes a good conversation piece. Compared to other equipment on the market it is worth every cent. The most important factor when cleaning records is to spend as little time as possible doing it. The Kirmuss Fails miserably in that regard. |
Th OP asks a question about use of the Kirmuss and gets told to sell it. Very helpful. My friend had a Kirmuss and always drained the fluid after a session. He cleaned around once a month. That being said, if you are using it every day, I'm sure you could keep it filled and no harm will be done. Does the fluid pass through a filter in the Kirmuss? I use a DeGritter, I change the water if it sits for more than a week. I change or clean the filter before each cleaning session. I agree with mijostyn that having a cleaner that is be ready at any moment to clean is a big advantage. The DeGritter/Kirmuss does not meet that criteria. The Degritter uses fans to dry, the Kirmuss relies on microfiber towels, the Clearadio has vacuum.
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