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    Degritter ultrasonic record cleaner

    Each time it has been background noise between tracks that I thought should be less. 9 times out of 10 using an Enzyme soak and a traditional RCM does not help. 1 in 10 times it has helped (3 times total) where I used the AIVS Enzymatic Cleaner and literally soaked the album for 30-40 minutes...
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    Degritter ultrasonic record cleaner

    I've cleaned over 250 albums with my Degritter. On a very rare occasion I will run into an album that requires additional cleaning. I typically run the album on another 1-2 cycles on the Degritter and it solves the issue. 3 times I have run into an album that required a deep enzymatic soak on...
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    Degritter ultrasonic record cleaner

    I had not emailed him, but just did after reading your post. I will keep the group updated on what he says. I love the ease of use of the Degritter but am frustrated with the multiple cleanings required so hopefully we can find a solution.
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    Degritter ultrasonic record cleaner

    I had a similar problem but it was always on new albums. Never on albums that had previously been cleaned. I especially had the problem with some of the "colored" vinyl albums - but that may just be a case of the foam being more visible on a translucent surface.
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    Degritter ultrasonic record cleaner

    After cleaning nearly 80 times (about 50 albums) with my new Degritter I have developed a problem. I am not getting any errors or warnings, but I am having to clean many records 3-5 times to get rid of the majority of background noise between tracks. When new, that wasn't an issue. but after a...
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    Degritter ultrasonic record cleaner

    That is exactly what I am doing. When I have that record that can use a little more help I put it through my RCM cleaning process - and then run it through the Degritter one more time afterwards for good measure :)
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    Degritter ultrasonic record cleaner

    Owning a Degritter and a Clear Audio Smart Matrix Pro RCM I cannot say the Degritter does a better job. In fact I tend to think I get slightly better results with the Clear Audio RCM with respect to background noise - However the amount of work for the miniscule difference is night and day...
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    Problem with Rega Aria Phono Stage

    I currently run a Rega P8 with Aphetta 3 MC cartridge. I have been using a Rega Aria Phonostage and it has recently begun to cause a low level buzz in my speakers once it warms up. When I first power it on it is dead silent, but after playing an album or two you can hear a low level buzz in...
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    Degritter ultrasonic record cleaner

    Ok, after cleaning several albums today with my new Degritter. My thoughts so far when compared to my Clear Audio Smart Matrix Pro using the AIVS three step system. I have not noticed a reduced background level with the Degritter. Both seem to provide similar result. Albums that were cleaned...
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    Degritter ultrasonic record cleaner

    Questions for those using a Degritter (mine finally arrives tomorrow). How often do you have to clean a record more than once. With my current RCM I occasionally have to clean a second time (usually a deep clean with enzyme soak) to get a record clean - problem is only about 1/3rd of the time...
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    Turntable static

    Only until you start to play it. The friction of playing the record creates static electricity. I wet cleaned my records and used a Zerostat and still had static issues. I didn't want a noisy humidifier that required constant maintenance, so I opted for the DS Audio Ionizer-001. It constantly...
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    Turntable static

    I bought one a few weeks ago and it works perfectly. It eliminated the static induced pops I was hearing and it removed the static from the albums I was playing so that the wool turntable mat no longer stuck to the album when removed. It also means my records do not attract dust while playing...
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    Small dents in record

    Usually caused by a small air pocket that expanded and then collapsed during the pressing. Most don't hurt a thing as long as your cartridge/tonearm can track through them.
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    Degritter ultrasonic record cleaner

    Thank you for the recommendation and the email address of Albert Porter. He has one in stock so I am ordering it immediately!! I will cancel my order with Hi-Fi Heaven since they still do not have any in stock.
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    Degritter ultrasonic record cleaner

    Does anyone know of a vendor with a Degritter in stock? I have one ordered from Hi_Fi Heaven but they seem to be having trouble getting one.
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