I tested 3 vinyl record cleaning systems – and the results were both revelatory and depressing

[What Hi-Fi?]

I’ve recorded a bunch of records digitally, cleaned them, and then recorded them again. That allowed me to do realistic A/B testing and present the results visually in the form of before-and-after digital waveforms

I tested 3 vinyl record cleaning systems – and the results were both revelatory and depressing : Read more

 

[Noelmt]

What happened to testing a vacuum record cleaning machine like the Pro-Ject VC-E2 or the Okki Nokki?
I have been using a vacuum record cleaning machine for years and it works brilliantly.
I recently deep cleaned an old mono Andy Williams LP using the Okki Nokki with Disc Doctor Record Cleaning Solution and when I inspected the stylus under a microscope there was no sign of any sludge or dust, and with a vacuum RCM any surface marks (finger prints, smudges) also are washed away.
I doubt a sonic RCM could do that.
Anyway, just my opinion on the omitted vacuum RCM.

 

[EddieD]

I clean my records in a basin, using a toothbrush and sunlight liquid, rinse off and dry, works well. Been doing it for 40 years, have Rotel amps, Paradigm Tower speaker and a Technica direct drive turntable with diamond cartridge