Review by SublimMedia:

The BEST Record Cleaner in the world? Kirmuss Ultrasonic Record Restorer



UK AND OSLO NORWAY SHOW UPDATE:
Kirmuss Audio debunked record cleaning myths in front of a full house this past October, using foil records and a cavitation meter, demonstrating to audiophiles where most advertised ultrasonic cleaning machines only surface shines records and leave a coating, as  most do not even use ultrasonic cavitation as advertised. They are soap bubblers! Thus, they cannot remove a record's release agent (“Pressing Oil” per the Shure Brothers discovery in the 1970's). A RESTORED RECORD comes out virtually dry, and with the Kirmuss process, no air or vacuum drying is needed as the release agent has been removed, using resonated ultrasonics and record ionization.

While in Europe, he also bumped into Michael Fremer at Big Dipper Records in Oslo, where Michael put on a session on turntable set up, demonstrated how to use some of the Wally Tools alignment devices, as well as played some music restored by the KirmussAudio KA-RC-1 record restoration system. HEARING IS BELEIVING.

As usual at the shows where Kirmuss is exhibiting, a turntable is always available for one to listen and remark the audio before and after Kirmuss record groove restoration.

Demonstrated also where skewered records, 6, 8, 10, 12, mounted on a DIY style rotisserie with motor in a 6 to 7 liter tank and when inserted in any ultrasonic that does use cavitation sees uneven cavitation, if at all, depending on the position of the record on the skewer. This uneven coverage on the records is caused by reflected standing waves. Proven by using a cavitation tester. (and aluminum foil test records). These devices are sold mainly by jewelry, dental and metal sonic cleaning machine manufacturers/resellers. Added: Some use blue liquids that see Ether as the key ingredient, not PVC Friendly per the PVC Chemical Compatibility Chart. The Kirmuss KA-RC-1 sees records spaced evenly, 4 per 6 liter tank, with resulting even coverage from the edge of the record to the dead wax area of all records, all sides.  WITH THE KA-RC-1, NO CLEANING SOLUTION IS USED: rather a spray is applied to the record over several cycles to change the charge of the record to be opposite to that of water attracting the effects of cavitation, thus first  removing prior films, then the release agent itself.  SEVERAL CYCLES ARE REQUIRED as the induced charge wears off as the record spins in the machine. Four records are processed simultaneously between 18 and 15 to 25 minutes on average. No filters are needed as the charge on the bottom of the stainless steel tank attracts dirt, dust and fungus.

For decades, vinyl enthusiasts have been misled by a plethora of cleaning remedies and myths that, in fact, may harm both the record and the audiophile!

If you missed these sessions: (Sorry we missed the Toronto Show, we are off to Tokyo!)
Charles Kirmuss will be present at the Tokyo Audio Show, Capital Audio Show, and the Mexico Audio Show. Added where his Master Class Analog Theatre Sessions offer an educational insight into general record manufacturing and an understanding of why most current cleaning methods fail to work effectively. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! As such, the chemistry of both records and cleaning solutions are discussed in relation to the Triboelectric Chart and how Kirmuss ultrasonic technology and record ionization developed by Kirmuss may come to the rescue to undo the effects of decades of misapplied cleaning agents and removal of the record's release agent.

VIDEO LINK, Click to view video: Audiophile Society Zoom. Feb 6 2022. Everything You Need To Know About Records, Their Care, And Using True Ultrasonics.

TRUTH IN ADVERTISING:

In Michael Fremer's Analog Corner, August 2022, Stereophile Magazine, he questions the matter of record cleaning and care, suggesting there be standards. Just as J.R. Boisclair of Wally Tools has disrupted myths surrounding tone arms and cartridges and their alignment, so has KirmussAudio, presenting evidence as to testing of various record cleaning machines and processes. Many sold as ultrasonics do no use cavitation.