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    Quote Originally Posted by hifi_dave View Post
    I have tried an ultrasonic cleaner and didn't find it any more effective than a Moth and therefore not good value IMO. Furthermore, I have used a Moth for 30 years and know it is perfectly safe.
    had mine over 10 years I think now. still on same pads and it still cleans perfectly. Only thing that has happened was the grub screw holding the turntable loosened off a bit.simple fix
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    Met a chap earlier this year,he purchased one,2K I think he said,broke down after the warranty period and the maker has told him it can't be repaired.
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    Customer satisfaction. Way to go.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Black Adder View Post
    Sounds good... 'Ultrasonic'. Great marketing.

    Not sure how it can be bad for records unless the surfactant somehow reacts to the ultrasonic thus damaging the record?
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultrasonic_cleaning

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    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavitation.

    As I said they sound like a good idea in principle (especially for really dirty records), but I'm unaware of any record libraries or archives that use them. I think most use something like the Keith Monks RCM, which is not an ultrasonic cleaner.

    As an aside, why are RCMs so expensive? Necessary, if not essential, but IMO expensive.
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    I have seen what ultrasonics can do to alloy carb bodies

    Would not use one on my record collection
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    Best stick with traditional then. Any thoughts on the Project jobbie?
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    I have owned a Okki Nokki and a Moth , Im going to say somthing contriversial now ( in my opinion ) they are both

    " VERY LOUD , painfully so " and do the job " sort of " NO comparison to the machine I now own that is VERY QUIET and does a excelent job , the only drawback is the price , I justified the purchase based on the size of my LP collection 2000 ish , If I clean them all once each it works out at .75p per LP plus cleaning fluid

    Lots of advantages , I can go into more detail if needed ,

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    £1,500 is a hell of a lot of a lot of dosh for an RCM. What make is it?
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    I have an ultrasonic cleaner with automatic motor bought from eBay for about 150 quid, in my opinion for its price it's decent,does a good job of giving me disks that seem quieter and less crackly. I bought mine from a supplier in Poland I think after reading quire a few positive reviews on a Facebook audio page.
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