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Why is cleaning so important?

Many believe that only old, second-hand records need cleaning. The truth is that even brand-new, factory-sealed records leave the pressing plant with residues (mold release compounds). Over time, records also collect dust, fingerprints,

and micro-particles that settle deep into the grooves.When your turntable's sensitive stylus hits these obstacles, two things happen: first, it creates the familiar surface noise (clicks and pops) that ruins the musical experience, and second,

friction increases dramatically. A perfectly clean record not only delivers a quiet, dynamic, and detailed sound but also protects your expensive cartridge from premature wear. So, how do you clean your records properly?

Let's look at the two  dominant methods:

1. The Conventional Solution: Vacuum Cleaning Machines (e.g., Okki Nokki)

 For most vinyl enthusiasts, a vacuum cleaning machine like the classic and highly acclaimed Okki Nokki is the "sweet spot" in record care.

 How it works: You apply the special cleaning fluid, use the brush to gently loosen the dirt inside the grooves, and finally, the powerful vacuum motor sucks up every trace of dust

and fluid, leaving  the record completely dry and ready to play in seconds.

 The Advantage: Excellent value for money, incredible reliability, and immediate, noticeable results in noise reduction.

 

 

 

2. The Ultimate Experience: Ultrasonic Cleaning (Degritter)

If you are looking for absolute perfection to match your High-End audio system, the ultrasonic technology of the Degritter is in a league of its own.

 How it works: Instead of physical brushes, the Degritter uses thousands of microscopic bubbles (cavitation effect) created by a 120kHz ultrasonic amplifier. These bubbles penetrate even the

 deepest, most microscopic parts of the          groove, where no physical brush bristle could ever reach.

The Advantage: A fully automated process (washing and drying at the push of a button), impressively silent operation, and the highest level of deep cleaning currently available worldwide.     

 Conclusion: Whether you choose the traditional reliability of a vacuum record cleaner or the technological superiority of ultrasonic cleaning, investing in record care is the most significant upgrade you

 can make. It will "unlock" details, dynamics, and a pitch-black background in your music that you, never imagined were there.