Can't say for sure, but I would guess that for cleaning new records (I always do this myself with my Degritter), either should do the job; you're not having to dig out dirt and gunk from deep in the grooves, more like getting rid of stuff closer to the surface from the pressing plant and paper sleeves (if applicable).
We Vinyl Ultrasonic or Vacuum Cleaner?
I have been working at rebuilding my Windham Hill collection. Many times I can find sealed copies versus used. My preference is for sealed if the price is sane.
The question is with new copies, is there any advantage of running them through a CleanerVinyl 132kHz ultrasonic tank versus my OkkiNokki vacuum cleaner?
Any thoughts on the subject are appreciated.
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Definitely use one of the two on new albums. I have been cleaning my albums for decades and new albums often have stuff on them from the pressing. Sounds like you are asking if you should buy and ultrasonic cleaner in a round about way. I have never used an ultrasonic, It may work better than a traditional vacuum... or the same. I’m not sure. Personally, I would put my money to upgrade and interconnect or component than upgrade my cleaner... but that is me. |
@ghdprentice I have both. The ultrasonic is more of a commitment to use. I also believe in the least intrusive method of cleaning appropriate for the record. The idea bouncing around is that the ultrasonic is overkill for a new record. |
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