@antinn and @whart thanks again for your contributions on getting the best out of our vinyl. I can say unequivocally that adding ultrasonic cleaning to a mechanical regimen such as a vpi has merit. Best is to use both, as they work differently and and are additive. I learned a HUGE pearl today, thanks to Neil: that ultrasonic baths that have been sitting unused for 24 need an additional degassing cycle in order to be most effective. I hope everyone else caught that as well. Me thinks a small, but crucial cog in the cleaning wheel. Thanks again, Neil!
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I have a modest lp collection, mixed bag of original college age purchases, used records before the current renewed interest, and some newer albums to replace some older issues from the p mount needle days. Have a vpi 16 machine and audio intelligent form 6 fluid. I’m not finding a significant improvement on my noisier issues. The price of ultrasonic cleaners have come down to a price I would consider. Appreciate the experiences of those who have purchased the ultrasonic machines, are they superior to my vpi and are the less expensive models effective?
TIA