Why Record Re-Animator

• Ultrasonic cleaning functions on the principal of cavitation, where an ultrasonic frequency creates compression waves in the liquid of the tank which ‘tear’ the liquid apart, leaving behind many millions of microscopic ‘voids’ or ‘partial vacuum bubbles.’ These bubbles collapse with enormous energy, however, they are so small that they do no more than safely clean and remove surface dirt and contaminants.

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  This allows the deepest of record grooves to be cleaned on a microscopic level where even the best record brushes cannot reach. Because of this extensive reach into the grooves, ultrasonic cleaning is considered by the majority of the hi-fi world to be the most effective individual form of vinyl cleaning.

• Comprehensive Cleaning and Restoration: It effectively removes deeply embedded contaminants such as dirt, grit, mold, mildew, residues from previous cleaning solutions, and the "record stamping release agent" (a type of oil). This thorough cleaning allows the stylus to sit deeper in the record groove, leading to a more complete extraction of sound.

• Enhanced Sound Quality: Users frequently report significant improvements in audio fidelity, including reduced surface noise, a quieter background, a more expansive soundstage, and increased clarity and detail in the music. It can even result in a measurable gain in playback volume (1.3 to 4+ dB).

• Visible Cleaning Process: The system provides visual indicators during cleaning, such as the appearance of a "toothpaste-like substance" on the record, which demonstrates the removal of stubborn contaminants. This allows users to observe the cleaning progress.

• Record Safety: Designed specifically for vinyl, the Kirmuss system employs a patented record suspension system and a carefully selected 35kHz ultrasonic frequency, ensuring safe cleaning without causing damage to records of various sizes and speeds.

• Fungus and Mold Elimination: The cleaning process incorporates a small, safe amount of isopropyl alcohol to effectively kill live and dormant mold and mildew spores.

• Extended Stylus Lifespan: By thoroughly cleaning the record grooves, the system helps to reduce wear and tear on your phono stylus.

• Versatility for All Records: It is effective for both new records, which can still carry manufacturing residues, and older, well-played vinyl, restoring them to a higher fidelity.

• Proprietary Technology: Unlike generic ultrasonic cleaners, the Kirmuss system features a patented design and process, including a unique record suspension system and specific protocols for optimal cavitation and contaminant removal.

These features contribute to a significantly improved listening experience by "restoring" records to their optimal playback condition.

On new pressings we provide 1.3 dB gain, and with vintage records upwards of 3 to 4 dB gain over floor depending on their provenance and 20-30% more frequency response, spectrum, tone, resonance and harmonics, details of the stamper now revealed !

• This is unfortunately a difficult question to answer outright, as every record is different. Cleaning will get rid of pops, clicks and surface noise that is caused by physical debris in the record grooves, but a proper cleaning cannot perform miracles on already damaged records. Pops, clicks and skips from physical damage such as scratches, wear to the grooves or pressing defects cannot be repaired. As long as your records are in good physical condition, I can virtually guarantee you will be happy with what a cleaning can do for them. If you expect cleaning to repair your records, you will be disappointed.

•   Our process might make  some  records look worse, because some people  "clean" defects using now-removed substances like WD40, car wax, and lighter fluid. also built up "record cleaning solutions" which can have a similar effect but,  this process will generally reduce previously described undesirable effects, resulting in  more  listenable and enjoyable records and increasing the signal level over floor.