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

4.6 Rating 91 Reviews

Visit Product Page

Phone:

909.931.9686

Email:

joel.m@upscaleaudio.com

Location:

2058 Wright Avenue,
2058 Wright Avenue
California
91750

Visit Product Page

William Pearson

Verified Reviewer

Author didn't leave any comments.

Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

HIRAM MARQUEZ-COLON

Verified Reviewer

“I had the Audio Desk Sisteme Vinyl Cleaner Pro which is also an ultrasonic cleaner and the Kirmuss Audio matched the results of the more than four times more expensive machine, the difference is that the Audio Desk is an automatic process and the Kirmuss is manual.”

Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

“I was skeptical about how well this would work. I believed my vinyl was very clean I buy a lot of thrift store and garage sale albums and my methods have worked well so far. I use 2 Spin Cleans 1 to wash and another for rinse so I didn't think the Kirmuss would make a difference in what I hear. I noticed fresh sounds in all of the albums cleaned with ultrasound. Clear cleaner and more engaging. Lots of fun. The ability to clean 3 LP's at a time is the only way to go. Record cleaning can be tedious and it's smart to look for time saving steps. I'm happy with my purchase. Thanks All”

Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

Author didn't leave any comments.

Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

“In 60 years of cleaning and preserving my vast record collection nothing comes close to the Kirmuss. With each stage of the 'restoring' process you can plainly see the improvements. I would have no problem telling restored records from those I have worked on. If you are diligent and follow the process you get QUIET, QUIET, QUIET background. A number of expensive reissues that were noisy now are perfect. Considered DIY but after this experience I am very glad for my purchase!!!”

Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

Steve Baisden

Verified Reviewer

“Works great!”

Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

Brad Cansler

Verified Reviewer

“Having used a steamer and Nitty Gritty machine to clean records for years, I assumed my records were clean. Interestingly the first lp that I cleaned was a great sounding no noise record. After cleaning with the Kirmuss Audio Ultrasonic Record Cleaner it was like a heavy curtain had been pulled away. Not only did the musicians sound more there, but the noise floor was also lowered. Interesting that the volume of the music was around 3db louder. After cleaning a couple of hundred records the unit consistently increases volume from 1db to 3db, lowers the noise floor, and opens the sound stage. The least expensive dramatic improvement you can make if you play records.”

Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

“I received this as a gift from my lovely bride. It is a fantastic unit... especially in the Upscale Audio configuration allowing three 12" records at one time... thank you Kevin!! To be clear, this is not a simple dunk in a water tank but neither are the results. It requires more time and work than simply spinning your records in distilled water. However, the results are simply amazing. Obviously, no two pieces of vinyl will behave the same or generate the same results as prior care and materials can vary greatly. However, so far I have experienced a rather startling and substantial difference in the sound of many of my records. Keep in mind that these are records that have always been extremely well cared for and handled with kid gloves. The Kirmuss restoration process really opens up the sonics and reduces the sound floor in many, many cases. However, if you have a junk record do not expect miracles. It will certainly clean them well, but it will not fix physical flaws to the vinyl surface. The kit is very complete and includes everything you will need short of water and alcohol. My one and only rub with the system is the cleaning/surfactant solution. It works well and as advertised. However, the high price simply makes it a poor value proposition for what it is (99% distilled water). I am very much looking forward to either a reduced price or another alternate surfactant...Charles Kirmuss really needs to rethink this. Thank you to Upscale Audio for always providing above and beyond service!”

1 Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago