I’m def not an expert, but from what I’m reading on google the ultrasonic power figure seems to be most important when considering the volume, or watts/gallon ratio. It seems that many of the cleaners have the power scale to the volume of fluid, and small capacity cleaners like this one seem to be 30-50w on average. I used to own a small capacity ultrasonic jewelry cleaner from sharper image that’s probably in the 30w range (or less) and it did a surprisingly great job with jewelry. Not sure if that’s accurate or helpful, just what I’m reading. I worry about the labels getting wet on occasion with this unit.

So is it the cables or possibly the connectors for these cables? The cables themselves might matter in that they have some impedance and might add some coloration to the sound, but like you said, it is super marginal...so much so that you don't always hear the difference. There are tons of other things that matter in terms of sound too in your system. If you can't always tell the difference, imo the difference is super marginal, and might not be worth it. Your wine example doesn't apply. Same alcohol content and grapes doesn't mean they measure the same. The barrels in which they are fermented, any additives that are added - the grapes themselves even from the same bunch taste very different many a times...all these factors affect the taste.

I prefer coax to toslink. Sounds better IMO.

I'm strongly thinking about replacing my 20 year old Stanton ST-100. With my research, I keep coming back to the RT 85.

I visited my local boutique hi-fi store on a sunny Saturday afternoon in september. They were having a closing down sale. Their third closing down sale that summer. I noted a 5 feet ultra exotic mains cable, reduced from $5500 to $499.99. I bought it, on a whim, well actually, I bought it on my Amex Platinum card. I proudly took it home. When my wife saw the receipt, armed with a cast iron frying pan, she put me in hospital for a week. On my return home, I donned my motorbike crash helmet and decided to fit the cable to our 1800 spin speed washing machine. The difference it made was astonishing. It now heated the water to the required temperature 4.05 seconds faster than it did previously. I calculated that if I did 4 washes a week for 785 years, the energy savings would cover the cost of that cable negating the need for me to hide that cast iron frying pan. It also allowed that washing machine to reach its maximum spin speed of 1800 rpm without shaking like a thing possessed and dancing around my utility room. Though I attribute that to the cable’s binding qualities, not its electrical properties. The caveat, because there is always a caveat. My teenage daughter used to derive immense pleasure from sitting astride that machine as it reached maximum spin speed. That damned ultra exotic mains cable has denied her that basic, primal pleasure. Now, neither my wife or teenage daughter speak to me. That has dramatically lowered the noise floor of my hi-fi making listening far mor rewarding. The best $499.99 I ever spent. 😊

Still using an arcam a80 for my fronts but i wonder how i will be blown away when i take the next step to this tube amp. I always wanted a tube amp and this seems to be unbeatable at this price range. It's gorgeous.

I have one coming in the mail. I need a way to suck the loosened crud out. I have used the Spin Clean for years, but I have long known there is a lot left behind. One day I will get a Loricraft, but until then, this should work much better than my current method. I will definitely put on the ol' earmuffs intended for firearms when using it, though. Funny dilemma there with not having another dirty record to test the other solution on. I wish I had that problem!

I've always been in the camp that cables can matter, but properly constructed cables that are functioning correctly should not sound different on the types of systems that 95% of people (not audiophiles) actually use. I would frankly be shocked if cables and risers did not have any influence on a battery powered system, the cables probably introduced some electrical movement in the ground. How much different cables matter in audiophile systems is probably very dependent on how the system grounds, its noise floor, and how much external electrical interference can be picked up in the cables. In short, cables are the last thing you should worry about and the last thing to sink money into.

Fantastic video. The transparency of your methodology was a breath of fresh air. Given all the responses I'd say you've gotten a lot of folks thinking about a really amazing hobby is really constructive ways. Good form, man. I just picked up a desktop ionizing air blower used to eliminate static for electronics work and micro-pipetting. For under $100 us it's worth a shot...maybe... we'll see.😂 Cheers!

Chris are you still around?

Doors

I'm really looking forward to buy the debut carbon evo, but i'm not sure what preamp i should buy with it. D you have any recommandations ? Thanks a lot for your informative video !

Replying to your comment: I understand what you're saying, I don't add extra weight to the tone arm. It's only the set weight given with the record player. I seriously doubt I'm doing any real damage to the record with just one pass at 78 RPM. I've been doing this for years and not had any problems from doing this. I just wanted to spread the word, as most people aren't in the know.

This is interesting. In your other videos with the brush you get the same a sometimes lower numbers for in hand brush the simply placing it on the platter. 🤔 The gun is just for fun?

Wow math doesn't lie.

Your no BS approach is much appreciated. 😂

Hmmm do you think if the VF had an app, you'd go for that? 👀

I'm just a passive collector of old LPs, mostly 10 inch, but very few of them are unplayable and my player is low end (no not the Crosley style low end lol) - I'm a spin/wipe deduster.

Fremer showed the Audiodesk was a cavitation NOT an ultrasonic cleaner

This video is an oldie but goodie now - it really helped me make a decision back in the day. Any chance the NEW Zen Phono 3 or Schiit Skoll phono preamps are on your radar for a new comparison? I think the vinyl community would like to hear your take. Cheers! 🍻

What a shameless scam. This is better. I discovered that you can use a Crosley cruiser for removing minor crackle, tics, and I even cleared a skip. Run the LP at 78 RPM all the way through each side, or the area in question. The speed and the weight of the tone arm will clean the grooves out nicely. It works great! I've had a lot of success with this method. Especially beneficial for brand new records, as many do have some crackle upon first play. It's Important to be sure the stylus is in good condition. I have never seen any evidence of this technique ruining or damaging a record.

Hello, I am looking for information about the Ifi zen phono, because I have doubts if it would improve the sound of my HIFI equipment. I've seen your video and I've almost convinced myself that it may be worth it. But I have a couple of doubts: 1- I can't find the ifi zen phono anymore, I think it's discontinued. Now there is the Ifi zen phono3. But does it still have the same characteristics? 2- Would the Ifi zen phono3 improve the phono preamp integrated into my Pioneer SA-608 amplifier? My team currently consists of: Turntable: Technics, FG-SERVO PLAYER SL-23A Capsule: Ortofon, concorde (pro S needle) Amplifier: Pioneer SA-608 (with Phono input) Speakers: 2x Warfedale9.1 \\ 2x PILOT ST-303 Oh and if you have taken the trouble to read this far, do you think that any of the components of my equipment can be improved with a small investment that would really improve the sound of my HIFI equipment? To say that I'm happy with how it sounds, but if it can be improved without breaking the bank... Thanks for your videos, and forgive the badge!

You should know that any physical dirt or scuffs visible on top of the record needs to wipe it off with a micro cloth first. After that, that’s when you put in the ultrasonic cleaner.

Well said.

It ain't rock n roll without 60 cycle hum!

You guys needed 12 "Executive Producers" and 8 "Producers" to make this video?????? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Thank you so much for giving a more scientific evaluation rather than just spouting an unexplained opinion as many other youtubers do. 🙂

I noticed that you set the record down somewhere before setting it on rubber mat on the table. How much was dissipated when you set it down to write down your numbers?

Huh? Did I miss where he demonstrates how these work?

Another Tennessee Ernie Ford?

Hey, his fingers are all over that record. Is it because it's Tennessee Ernie Ford?

I love Rotel . Bang for buck hard to beat . I’d like to learn more about the CD player though .

I just bought the A11 Tribute on sale at Crutchfield for $650. At that price I couldn’t pass it up. I can’t wait to get this thing out of the box and hooked up

I just ordered mine today and i read reviews watching many videos bit the bullet and now after seeing this review of yours I’m now even more excited and at ease about it and money spent, yes i have quite a few records that are warped one on side A so bad that it stays in a locked reverse skip, after moving the tone arm in a minute or two stops skipping, and as I buy on line or at my local Vinyl stores i can but with confidence that if warped 98/99% ill get it flat and not deal with returns hassle driving gas ware and tear on the carvor having to gamble on buying another one. Note if a record is hit directly by heat/fire and melts/stretches the grooves then there is nothing Pi can do about that. The Pi will fix warp records fine but not melted/distorted grooves.

Dearborn music is literally 5 minutes from my work.... which makes my Friday pay-day nice to grab a record on my way home. Recently got into records and even more recently discovered Dearborn music. They have a massive metal record section. I've spent too much there in the last several weeks.

If you pick up a record from a turntable rubber matt, you get it statically charged. I know that very well from experience. The first test was done wrongly. You must discharge the record once it is placed on the turntable, and leave it there for playing.

I'm using a HG and put two cycles through it and it really does clean records well. Very happy. I like to clean record physically with spin clean (or similar) prior to HG so no issues with debris in the tank.

I've just bought the Record Pi. I'm in the UK so it ended up costing me nearly £400 with tax, delivery and import duty. First impressions are good. It flattened my original pressing of Queen II (my personal favourite Queen album). I'm currently at war with record one of Status Quo 12 Gold Bars Vol 1 & 2. It's quite thin vinyl but it has got the record to a playable state. I'd like to get it flatter if I can. I've more records to do so only time will tell. I also find the nut on the top to be an absolute pain in the arse to thread. A standard wing nut would be much better. The bolt is prone to slipping as stated in the video. I've taken the plastic cover off the bolt so I can grip it when tightening. I do feel this would be better welded in place. Over all though I'm very happy with my piece of American Pi.

Cool shirt!! Love Dream Theater

Anybody who has ever looked at Romex in the walls, crappy fuseboxes, and old power lines will not spend big $$$ on the last few feet going from the outlet to the device. Get a CyberPower UPS instead!

Could somebody do a review about the Knosti ultrasone cleaner? No one has tested this one yet. 😢

I was wondering if you tried adding anything to the water such as the HuminGuru small bottle fluid or any “G” fluid drops as others have?

I've been researching static on lps when my tt starting popping loudly a couple of times a side. It's very low humidity where I live. These static pops were so loud. I replaced the rubber mat with a Bernie's mat, still popped. I finally came across a solution and no more pops. I spray a soft brush with distilled water and run it a revoltion or so on the lp.

LOL

I've just used the Magic Eraser technique, I'm honestly in shock! I'm using the wood glue technique on a reallllyy bad record first to see if it makes any difference, but if that doesn't work then I'm confident the Eraser will at work. I've done about 5 singles now I could risk, but they sound near enough brand new, when before they were popping galore!

I remember taking the Pepsi challenge in downtown Vancouver in the 80s … I totally recognized the taste of each and proudly stated I liked the Coke better. LOL This exact turntable is the one I wish for: the 85N :)

As a fellow content creator I am impressed brother! Subbed immediately!❤

I wonder if suspending it directly over and close to the spindle while the record was playing would have an even more salutary effect. Thanks!

Residue - hazard or enhancement. Perhaps it tames those nasty high-frequency resonances of moving coil stylii? You decide.

Really appreciated the Pepsi analogy! What phono preamp(s) and powered speakers would you recommend in concert with the Fluance RT85?