Is Ultrasonic Vinyl Cleaning Better than Manual Cleaning?

[@AquaTeenPod]

2:02 You can't trick me! I know darn well your Golden Ears can easily hear the high frequencies used in ultrasonic cleaning.

[@scientificaudiophile]

It was KILLING me! 200 hZ kept me awake night and day!

[@brennensmith8201]

I agree. Pretty sure he is a daywalker.

[@sidesup8286]

Keep in mind that he can't hear differences in cables. I couldn't hear differences as a teenager, since I didn't have a clue. Not a clue as to what things to listen for, not knowing anything of proper scientific method, etc. I don't think I'd go by what he says. He is the middle ground between humor and analysis. But not really solidly either one. I watch for the entertainment. I didn't say he wasn't funny sometimes

[@sidesup8286]

In all fairnes though, combining audio (VERY SERIOUS to many), with humor, which is not serious, is very difficult. Except to people like me. IN FACT I know of only TWO PEOPLE who have pulled this off, judging by the view numbers. 1. Randy from The Audio Cheapskate. And another guy who I don't see on anymore. 2. Bithead 1000. Does anyone remember him? He would often start the video episoodes by saying he had a rough day, and then he would pour some Jack Daniels into a big cup, which he would drink throughout the video. He didn't care about swearing or who he offended or anything. I was just watching his old video on finally getting his uncle's old JBL 100 speakers. Just hilarious. " Some audiophile purists say JBL 100's are harsh to your ears" he said. "Rock music is supposed to be harsh on your ears! he shoutingly defended." I could watch him all evening; and his videos were long. He always had plenty of comedy material. Enough to get well over 95k subscribers. So as for combining comedy and audio, numbers wise; only him and Randy would qualify for the KZbin Hall Of Fame.

[@AG-bp3ll]

These ultrasonic cleaners work great on my digital albums. I run my hard drives through regularly to get rid of the pops and clicks.

[@scientificaudiophile]

Smart. Very smart!

[@jefflabute2946]

My ultrasonic cleaning issue was after cleaning a Pat Benatar album, Pat Benatar's fingerprint remained in the water affecting all my other albums, until I replaced the water. Perhaps the cleaner needs a beefy power cord and anti-resonant feet.

[@scientificaudiophile]

I forgot to mention that in the video, that I used the stock power cord. Damn! Who knows what junk could have come off those records with a decent power cord.

[@kgobrien1]

you had me at musical smearing...

[@Roddy451]

Another great informative "low-quality" video 😉. I'm not hijacking the topic, but this is actually relevant. I work at an industrial site, and we use ultrasonic cleaning for super nasty process equipment. In particular, this is used on heat exchanger tube bundles.

[@r2d3vadar92]

Dear S/A, You turned my reality upside down again. You fostered a think - about, I think and thoughts come about. My concern is not ultrasonic hearing but mid to mid high frequencies... Snoring: 625 to 1500hz. My wife was annoyed because I was snoring last nite and it kept her up. Why is it that I cannot hear my snoring while I sleep but she does, this is leading me down a rabbit hole to find the answer. Interesting facts: I can hear ultrasonic in my dreams but not in my waking hours and vs versa with lower frequencies. What have you done again....I will report back with my findings. 😁 Excellent Bonus content👍

[@scientificaudiophile]

Waiting anxiously for your scientific report.

[@metatron007]

You should have a go at using it on your wave and mp3 files like I did. Try it, they will sound better after a good turn in the Ultra Sonic Cleaner.

[@northa4021]

I came for the audio and got schooled. I must commended you for taking a stand i wish more would do the same. For your effort I award you a case of Bartenura Moscato in the BLUE bottle. Cheers

[@scientificaudiophile]

Wow! That’s the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me!

[@suwatt6019]

Why are all middle school science teachers always so creepy?

[@scottlowell493]

Bish records are self-cleaning. But hey, at least it's expensive.

[@mondoenterprises6710]

En Garde S/A! I did not hear you say you used a cleaning solution with the Vevor. Also, I clean my records by hand with the aft mentioned cleaning solution before I use the Vevor where I also use 99% alcohol, photoflo, and distilled water mix. The bottom of my tank is filled with dirt and grime residue after cleaning records. I'm at 40 celsius and 8 minutes and I've loaded 6 lps at a time. And then I spray distilled water to rinse the records after. I do think less records at a time might well do a better cleaning. But I have been very happy with my results. I can usually get 60 records done in a 3 hour period if I go 6 at a time. It is quite a chore though.

[@scientificaudiophile]

Yes, I used my recommended solution. 60 in three hours. Lots of time cleaning - you should hire someone.

[@ThePlumbum1]

You can’t hear it. But he can. What an audiofool.

[@metatron007]

Jokes aside, you shouldn't be in the same room when using an ultra sonic cleaner, even though you cannot hear the ultra sonic frequency being produced it will poetically damage your hearing.

[@metatron007]

Turntables take up space as well.. And records do too.

[@scientificaudiophile]

Lies! Damn Lies!

[@cdhumiston]

You need an adjustable power supply to slow the rotation down. Good cavitation can't occur at the high speed that motor rotates.

[@scientificaudiophile]

That is an excellent point!

[@charleswade1673]

What do you think of the HumminGuru HG01 Ultrasonic cleaner

[@scientificaudiophile]

Never used that product.

[@metatron007]

Your should be setting the temperature to 99 degrees Celsius or 210 Fahrenheit for vinyl records

[@bololollek9245]

I am very sceptical about 3:10 Caviations altering grooves is unlikely at best. Cavitations copying a grove and imprinting it on another record? I am no scientist and maybe Im wrong but it sounds unlikely. Seems more likely that you hfard ne was stuff because much was cleaned out and record lost static

[@scientificaudiophile]

😆

[@thetruthserum2816]

Clean dirty records; So I put in my Andrew Dice Clay and 2 Live Crew albums and they came out blank...

[@scientificaudiophile]

As should have been expected. 😀

[@FatMaul]

Cleaning records manually, removing most if not all of the dirt then putting them into the ultrasonic and just making a visual inspection of the solution doesn't seem like a very "scientific" comparison. On a side note, how does one avoid the smearing of the plain sides of the water tank sounds onto the records?

[@scientificaudiophile]

Can’t be done. Smearing occurs regardless of what you do.

[@biketech60]

It's not the first day of April . Sound from one record transfers to another ? This is as unbelievable as all cables sound the same .

[@scientificaudiophile]

Who told you all cables sound the same? They don’t even taste the same. Replace your toaster oven’s power cable and get ready for elevated toast like you never had before!

[@CarlVanDoren61]

What's a Record? 😮 Kinda like a Frisbee? 😮 National Holiday?, I'm In 😊

[@CurlyHoward928]

If you want me to vote for you I need to see you dance first. Your choice of music.

[@scientificaudiophile]

Can't dance to Bish!

[@michaelcorlet2998]

These ultra sound cleaners are great for the dishes after dinner.more time to sit down and slosh back more booze.😮

[@scientificaudiophile]

Yes they are!

[@Roddy451]

Unrelated - Is there any chance you will test MoFi's 888s? Inquiring minds would like to know...

[@scientificaudiophile]

I don't have a plan to, but the 8's were so good, if you want towers, I can't imagine Andrew screwed up the 888s.

[@Roddy451]

@@scientificaudiophile Good day. Thanks for the information and feedback. I watched the video of 8s, and it was very helpful. Thank you for replying to my message.

[@worldwidefilmlocations]

You are probably right about what you are showing but you are also very full of yourself jeez

[@eaches]

.... Tempting, but I can't vote for anything with orange coloration. Maybe a new jacket and I'll reconsider.

[@metatron007]

It spins too fast

[@FatMaul]

I've seen this said on forums as well. What specifically makes this speed too fast? What is the ideal rpm?

[@doningle6137]

🤣Yo, Scientist, I'm a retired archivist and mastering engineer. The Vevor needs to run at least 15 minutes. 30 minutes is better. You will find debris in the tank afterward. You are no scientist, bruh. But your narcissism, is hilarious!

[@garyedwards9617]

Post script, I'm easily swayed ...

[@matthewfrazee3352]

Respectfully disagree on ultrasonic cleaners but you do need a rather expensive cleaner and a surfactant to get best results and best results.

[@inko123]

😂

[@craigboyd6600]

Uh… why so condescending! I’m not here for that 😒 one could argue as a scientist you should’ve known that that would’ve been the result of multiple vinyls in the solution to begin with🤷🏽‍♂️

[@scientificaudiophile]

That part was for the non-subscribers. You know I never meant that for my subscribers, they're too smart.