Vinyl Accessories - Skip It or Buy It!

 Dust Cleaner/Sweeper-One of those "separate you from your money" devices.

Spend the money for US, if you're that concerned. 

laltik-

If you're only playing new LP's, then US may not be such a big deal, like it is to me for bin specials. The Kirmuss has been getting an overall thumbs up here and other forums for the price.

I want the Cadillac for Yugo pricing. Convenience of using it like a toaster-drop an LP in, it's cleaned/dried ready to play. That's reserved for the AudioDesk and a couple more. Even used, they just aren't at a price I'm willing  to open my wallet.

Eventually, someone will figure out how to piece one together similar to the AD,at a price for the "everyday guy". The machine isn't  high tech, and maybe even a little Rube Goldberg!

Good luck.

 "I’m sure the Kirmuss does a fine job, but do you really give it high marks for”ease of use"?"

lewm- agreed. I like the price of the Kirmuss, but pass. The entire protocol based on the video is way too much involvement for me. As mentioned earlier, I want a machine like the AD, for the cost of the Kirmuss. Unfortunately, it's not gonna happen soon?

The happy users of the Kirmuss don't seem to mind, but it's not for me.
I'm sticking to my low tech Spin Clean and continue being picky with my used LP's.

"I did explore the spin-clean kit but after watching the video, I wasn’t too thrilled to see all the work involved."

If you're playing used LP's, US is the way to go. New album, a Spin Clean could work for just a little refresh. I use one, going on 10 years. I don't buy new LP's, and just am picky about what I get from the bins. The Spin Clean does fine for what it is. I've taken Spin Cleaned LP's to shows and demo room uber systems, and they sound fine. It's not a big deal regarding the process. I don't use fancy distilled water or expensive "special" LP cleaning solutions.

I just haven't found a US machine at a price I want to pay-yet. I want one that's turnkey, like the AudioDesk. Just not for $3-4K

Based on your setup in your profile, I wouldn't bother with anything BUT a US machine.

Consider a used VPI or that Project unit if you're not ready to take the plunge for a US machine. 

Starting off with good LP's and being mindful handling them, obviously is paramount. 

"A big problem with machines like the Audio Desk ( I own one) and the KL is the inability to be able to actually clean the inside water tank."

slaw-
that's  interesting. Doesn't most of the crud come out, if the tank is drained?

"Where there is moisture, there is a good environment for mold to grow. This is an understood fact of nature."

This appears to be a long term ownership issue....
No way to get a wire brush in there? Wonder if the manufacturer had any thoughts on this during design? How about purge the system with a little alcohol to kill anything in there?

"https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/3a845718-89e8-411d-a8e7-dc34a1492785/downloads/SP-7000-8000%20Speci..."

This product had me scratching my head, trying to figure out what the heck it is?
So, when you're not playing the actual record, you put in on this thing.....okay.  Kudos to that company for designing something and creating a need for something....needless! Why not just put the record in its sleeve? Not bashing, just puzzled. 

From the website:
"Engineered with military precision, this object with a very cleaner design quickly becomes essential for any vinyl user."
ESSENTIAL? They're joking, right? LMAO

Whatever it costs, that could potentially be applied to a better record pressing.