Good luck! Mine has been great so far. I haven't checked to see if there have been any firmware updates in the last couple of months - I'm sure yours will be factory fresh and therefore up to date but probably just worth checking the firmware version (instructions all in the enclosed booklet - but pretty intuitive anyway). The update they did a little while ago to deal with cooling the water was very welcome!!
I’ll be selling my Audio Desk immediately! The Degritter cleans in a way the Audio Desk simply doesn’t. Took a bunch of “discard” records which were plagued with surface noise that I couldn’t remedy with my available methods, including manual brush scrubbing. They all came out of the Degritter significantly improved. Two new LPs were quieter than any new vinyl I’ve previously cleaned. Now I’m gonna have to reclean my collection!! Well worth the wait.
That's great to hear . I couldn't be happier with mine - am still not convinced it cleans things up that much better than my Loricraft (which does what it's meant to do really well) - but clearly wins out in being at least as good cleaning wise, and streets ahead in terms of convenience, far reduced manual intervention and ability to clean more records per hour (probably 8 with the Degritter vs. 5 or 6 with the Loricraft). Much smaller form factor as well, for those it might matter to. Happy cleaning!! PS - I noticed on the site to day that there's a new firmware upgrade dated 30/10 so will be installing that over next couple of days. Continuous improvement cycle from Degritter is also a bonus.
My firmware was 0.0.2 out of date So, yeah they must have just released it... Lovely looking unit. What drying time/power do you use?
After a weekend of using the Degritter I am totally convinced. Every single album has come away quieter, and often silent. Even those used albums with baked in noise sound less disagreeable. The Audio Desk comes nowhere near as clean, even with help from pre-cleaning on other devices. Only real issue is that the water gets warm quickly and after 10 records or so you start to hit the cooling cycle which adds time to a clean. Think I'll grab a 2nd water caddy so I can switch over to cool water and allow the hot one to naturally cool.
Following this thread closely as I'm interested in an ultrasonic cleaner over the next 6 months. Hopefully others contribute as well. Comments so far are quite helpful!
Not really, beyond the fact that it is still delivering the best sounding records out of any cleaner I've tried over the years. I bought a 2nd water caddy so once the water cooling cycle kicks in (after about 8 records) I can swap the water over and can carry on without the extended cycle and allow the warm water to cool off ready to swap in should the 2nd caddy get warm. Also cleaned a bunch of stubborn records for a friend and he claimed all sounded better and that two were transformed from crackly beasts into silent joys. It certainly seems that IF a record can be silent this is the machine to get you there. Even on records with damage related crackle it seems to tame it and make it less unpleasant. The Degritter and the Sweetvinyl SugarCube are game changers for the way I listen to vinyl.
Great, but do your comments about the Degritter include the SugarCube as part of your regular audio chain?
I'm curious why De-Ionized water is not recommended. Is it because the acidic properties of the water may eventually damage the walls of the tank?
When you said records cleaned with the Degritter had often come away silent, were you listening through the SugarCube (which seems to have a built-in click&pop removal processor)?
This was a precautionary warning as the pure de-ionized water can absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide and can produce carbonic acid and also we were afraid that the total lack of ions can theoretically cause our sensors to not detect the water. The carbonic acid is very weak acid and the theoretical issue with the sensors is not something that can happen. From the new manual we have removed this warning where we cautioned against deionised water. You are good, as long as the water does not contain minerals that can cause limescale. The new manual is available in our Support Center and can be downloaded from here: https://degritter.com/manual/Degritter-manual-v2.1-ENG.pdf
Thanks for the reply. I've been using De-Ionized water as a rinse with great results. I've been contemplating using it in the tank itself.
Yes, but the SugarCube was in (analogue throughput) bypass in order to assess the Degritter properly.
FYI, got my Degritter, and starting off a series of video reviews. Happy to respond with any questions in the comments, will be comparing directly to my Okki Nokki (and experience with my old Spinclean) Video 1: Unboxing
Just ordered one through Music Direct. It will replace my Spin Clean system. Perhaps I am getting lazy . This an expensive item. I hope that it works out for me.
Very interested in hearing about the experiences from @sharkshark and @robertawillisjr . This unit is on my radar!
I recorded my first cleaning, along with a rant about paper sleeves. (launches tomorrow morn) I've been doing significant testing, so far I've been extremely pleased. More to come!
I'm getting the impression you are mistaking this forum for advertising space for your commercial youtube channel. I'm not sure this is even allowed on here. I value the independent opinion of every private individual that has contributed so far, but, looking at all the (guerilla) marketing tactics you employ, your opinion is worthless to me. I wonder why the manufacturer (@degritter_taniel), who has been acting very transparent so far, would rely on such a shady type of marketing. To me, this casts a very bad light on the product.
Marketing? I'm a professional reviewer, and someone purchasing the unit, trying my best to address whatever questions you guys may have and speaking to the very people that, like me, might actually care. Since I had a bunch of questions myself before I got the thing I figured it'd be helpful in this forum, where I've had many of my own queries answered over the years, to let those know before they get it what's involved. I'm no shill, and your cynicism is more than a bit misguided. So, your accusations are unfounded, haughty attitude unappreciated, and frankly unnecessary given the esoteric nature of this product. We're a small group who would buy the thing in the first place, figured I'd check in with fellow members of a community to see if I could help give back. I assure you the dozen or so people I made this video for and have actually watched it (clearly you have not) aren't part of some marketing gambit, so I recommend you direct the bile somewhere else.
