Kirmuss 'In the Groove' Ultrasonic Record Restorer - Upscale Audio Edition Reviews

4.6 Rating 93 Reviews

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“Already an owner/user of the Kirmuss ultrasonic machine. Bought the Upscale Audio Edition to take advantage of the three 12-inch LP slots and get increased efficiency. The Kirmuss cleaning regimen does require engagement and hands-on participation but also allows for tailoring the process (duration, number of cleaning cycles, etc.) to suit the nature of the records being cleaned. This is important for older pressings and (if you're like me) you frequent sources for used records. I have found the results (in use since 2021) to be excellent.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Cristian In Miami

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“Yes, yes, it does require more work and dedication than other systems, but OMG the results! All so worth it. I use it exclusively to treat some vintage albums or 12" singles I purchase (and hence why I got the Upscale Audio Edition, with the assembly adapted to fit three of those) which have never been (and most likely never will be) released either on CD or digital file. So, getting them in vinyl format is my best option, and I use the Kirmuss for preparation before digitizing. And with each new record I clean (ooops... not only "clean," remember this system actually "restores") I get impressed with the actual gains in recovered db/volume, which are 100% real. I do test it each time using an EVOR04 I got specifically for that, and I see the "higher lights" each time after the restoration is complete with the Kirmuss. I definitely get the best result I can with this system versus anything else, out of each new record I buy to digitize. Best 60 minutes I can dedicate to each record I want to have recovered and restored as pristine as possible for lifetime enjoyment.”

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Posted 2 months ago

Hans Christeler

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“I’ve tried several cleaners over the years and some are definitely easier to use than the kirmuss but it does the best job after the time spent.”

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Posted 4 months ago

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Posted 5 months ago

“While this may be an excellent cleaner for records, it is waaaayyyy too complicated to set up, operate and the included instructions and convoluted and printed in a manner that is confusing. I don't know if it cleans records well as the setup was too much for me to deal with. It was clearly designed by an engineer who expected everyone else to be an engineer and from a design standpoint it should function like this: add water that is distilled, put in records. Turn on. That is it. No bullshit pre-bubbling the bubbling process or whatever. So if you wanna deal with a complicated machine that probably cleans really well great but I'm not using it and I'm gonna buy something else.”

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Posted 5 months ago

Gregory Kerbel

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“As previously mentioned, there is work involved. But the results are amazing. What really hit me other than the loss of all the noise, was the increase in gain (volume) after restoring.”

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Posted 7 months ago

Lovell Carter

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“I cleaned my 1959 Donald Byrd Byrd in Hand original blue note it definitely cleaned deep in the grooves I’ve been very happy with the outcome . thanks for shorter instructions you included.”

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Posted 7 months ago

“I am very pleased with the Kirmuss cleaner. It's more effort than previous systems I have used, but definitely worth it. Using older vinyl I had no longer listen to because of pops ticks and hiss I was pleasently surprised at the improvement. Deep scratches were still there but the noisy background was subded and the music was rejuvenated. So much so that my focus is cleaning al my vinyle from th late 60's and 70's. Not all have records have cleaned up well as the first few but the majority (80%)have pot a smile back on my face when listening after a good cleaning! this purchesa had been a great investment! Thank you Dr.Kirmuss and Upscale Audio! Cleaning 3 dics at a time is Great!”

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Posted 10 months ago