I have a HumminGuru Nova and like it. It works quite well on new or near new records and the difference in the sound is sort of like the lifting of a veil or a light haze. I also have two VPI cleaning machines (one in each of two homes) and these are far - FAR - more effective for old or very dirty records. On old records where a first clean with the VPI discloses that the record is actually in VG+ or better condition a second cleaning with the HumminGuru has also resulted in further improvement. Recently, like a week or two ago, HumminGuru introduced a vinyl washing machine that looks quite good and might be a option for those who don't want to spend the money for a VPI or similar.
Humminguru Nova
I’ve assembled more or less a decent analog front end. I have a few hundred records in my collection that consists of new and old vinyl - mostly mint or near mint. Now I have been buying new vinyl recently. I use Knosti Disco Antistat to wash records - one for wash, one for rinse. The records air dry.
Would a Nova be a significant step up from the Knosti? Would it be effective with new vinyl? Any reason I shouldn’t get it?
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Thanks @tomic601 @billstevenson I think for the old, dirty records I can do a wash cycle using my Knosti system with Tergikleen, then as a final step have the Nova blast the remaining dirt out of the grooves. |
On the wet side I advise an enzyme solution… then another with your agents of choice. See @whart excellent publication The Vinyl Press |
The Nova will take away lot of the manual work while delivering a truly deep clean records. I used the Pro-Ject VC-S2 for a few years and thought it was good enough, but after using Degritter MKII, I realized ultrasonic cleaning is on a completely different level. If you plan to stick around in the vinyl world, the Nova is a worthwhile investment. Once you experience what it does, it’s hard to imagine going back to something like Knosti or anything else. |
I like the compact size of the Humminguru, I could keep it on the bottom shelf of my rack, probably use it more frequently based on ease of use, smaller tank of fluid ..... my friend Jim whom I met here has it and likes it. I met Charles Kirmuss at the recent audio show, his larger, 3 LPs at a time machine is appealing, I found it for a lot less money on alibaba https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/7-5L-350-410W-Power-Adjustable_1601011236869.html ad says 7 at a time, but Charles says keep them spaced apart so the bubbles can get to the surfaces better, only 3 at a time. more here https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/who-uses-kirmuss-restoration-system Also recently discovered this chemical can make a positive charge in my/your cleaning mix. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C4W8S79G/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?smid=A343O3SRMXM69V&psc=1 |
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