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Kirmuss users, what do you find?

I bought a nearly new Kirmuss record "restoration" system from a widow of an audiophile. 


I mostly wanted it for the machine, but had to try his method just out of curiosity. 
I followed the instructions, apart from the "Aftercare" section, which was influenced by the AudioPhile Man review (pt 2)


I got YUGE globs of stuff on my stylus after playing just 1 side of a "restored" record. OK, maybe I’ve not cleaned it enough? The record went back in for 2 more cleanings with the surfactant and ultrasonic bath for 5 min each time. Still ended up with a ball of something on my stylus. 

I next used my other method, which was to scrub up a different record with some Audio Intelligent #6, 5 min ultrasonic bath, then dried with the Record Doctor. 
Just a touch of lint (probably airborne that landed on the record) after 1 side. 

I will say the sound of the record was noticeably improved with the Kirmuss chemicals, but I feel that this substance is NOT being completely removed with the ultrasonic bath. 

Any users out there that can share their experience?  

traudio

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lubachl
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I have had a Kirmuss machine for 5 years.  I have found the best way to use it is to use it like every other ultrasonic cleaner.  Run it through the 5 minute cycle and then dry it.  I forget about all of the other steps. I use a vacuum machine to dry the record as it is quick and thorough.

There is no way any additional stuff should build up on your stylus after cleaning the record.  In cases where the record is in particularly bad condition, perhaps with mold or something, I have found that cleaning the record once, then playing it, then cleaning it again gives good results.

Playing a record, especially with a line contact stylus that gets deeper into the groove than a conical stylus, can be part of the cleaning process.

lubachl
104 posts
 

Traudio, you cannot quote people on this platform in the conventional way that most forums are set up.  I agree that is a bit of a nuisance.

What I have trouble understanding is, if you are just cleaning a record with an ultrasonic cleaner, whether it is the Kirmuss unit or whatever, there is no way the unit can add gunk to your record.  Water and alcohol cannot physically deposit anything on your record.  I am not sure what is going on with the cleaning process in your case but I would be hesitant to blame the machine.  Just saying... 

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