We Vinyl Ultrasonic or Vacuum Cleaner?

I modified my Humminguru so that the discharge water is routed thru tubing to a milk jug on the floor behind my cleaning station which I then only have to empty occasionally. I rinse and dry on a VPI. I'm not concerned about steps so I use a marked pyrex measuring cup for new cleaning fluid that I heat with a coffee warming coil and a dial thermostat before use.  Not sure if it adds anything but the expensive units mostly all heat the solution so I do too.

I always clean any new or used purchase in my Klaudio record cleaner before playing. I have a very good collection of Windham Hill albums. 

OP…As in most things hi-fi the answer is BOTH….Using both give you the best vinyl listening experience possible for a given record.

FWIW Chad Kassem was asked if he cleans new records prior to their initial play. He stated that he brushes his records and does not use another method initially. It was not clear whether he was referring to Analog Production products only. Interesting perspective. 

I changed my technique around a little bit this weekend, and trialed a couple of previously cleaned albums that were marginal. 

I start with the US bath with a 9 minute clean at 31C. Then i take it to the Okki Nokki for a two revolution pass to remove the fluid. I then do a cleaning on the Okki Nokki with their fluid(at this time) and a scrub and leave the fluid sit for 1 minute. Then a dry with 4 revs in each direction. 

Results have shown improvement in several records, with some being excellent, and those with inherent damage are better but still going to be replaced. 

Next step is to add a distilled water rinse but need another brush to distribute the water. Either that or have a small dish of water that I can rinse my brush in.

The positive point is that it appears the current ultrasonic tank can remain in use. At least that is my perspective so far. That can always change.