Another Audio Desk
 

I finally decided to jump on the bandwagon, and traded my VPI HW17 Typhoon for a new Audio Desk Pro. I used to let the pile of albums build up until I was ready for a marathon cleaning session, because it was a nuisance to get everything set up just to clean a couple of albums. Now there’s no excuse not to just pop an album in the machine when it arrives. I love how easy this is to use, and what a great job it does.

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+1 Clean to daylight.

I know where you're coming from. My 16.5 is a bit of a pain which means I don't clean records nearly as often as I should.

I've heard nothing but great things about your cleaner and the Klaudio one as well. It's on my bucket list for sure.

Congrats on the purchase! I've been thinking of getting the Klaudio version. I was thinking of keeping my VPI Cyclone for those extra dirty used records that need a good soak first before putting them into an ultrasonic machine. Records can never been too clean...lol.

I have the Klaudio machine, but the exact same experience. It is so much easier to use than the vacuum machines that there's just no reason not to use it. No muss, no fuss and very effective.

Congrats! I echo the prior comments. Cleaning w/my Okki Nokki would be an all night Saturday event for me, with the Klaudio it's just pop a new record in and a few minutes later I'm good to go. One of the best investments one can make for a vinyl collection, not only for the quality of the cleaning but for the time saved in your life.

Was a bit skeptical to put out that much money over my Okki Nokki, but after spending hours cleaning vinyl I took the plunge last month and wish I would have purchased the AudioDesk Pro a year ago.
Even finger prints on old garage sale records come out. No using 3 different solutions and yet another to remove protein based stains. I’m now listening to more music and less cleaning.

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Everyone has different budgets, but absolutely these machines are a great investment. I started my journey long ago with a spin clean and even at that price point you're getting noticeable results.

Love mine. Expensive, but can’t imagine living without it now.

Just got one with my new setup. Love how my records sound, and Love the RED!

Just recently joined the ranks of Audio Desk Pro owner and can't wait to get cleaning!

I love mine. Push the button, walk away, come back in 10 minutes and play a clean, quiet record!

I just watched a video on YouTube and the thing made these loud squealing and flushing sounds.

Is that indicative of all of them?

The squealing sound is due to the rubber wipes being beyond life. The are user replaceable. The flushing noise may be after the wash cycle as it is emptying the tank.

I just talked to what I call "I don't give a F@&k" dealers. Guys who do it for fun not to make money.

Both said the KL Audio machine is the better machine.

Another Audio Desk
 

It seems there’s another revision to the ADS vinyl cleaner pro coming this year in 2019.

Whilst perusing the latest Stereophile issue, i noticed a small ad in the back from the US distributor with the headline “2019’s Big Reveal: DEEP BLACK”. It goes on to bullet: new enhanced cleaning and drying, high performance black wipers, Quick LP release, quieter drying. But, no mention of the new 7” optional attachments.

I googled for more info and found nothing else about it.

I was about to refresh some of the parts on my older Pro unit — now I may wait to find out more about this.

Anyone else see this?

Good catch. Thanks for the update.

I noticed this bit at Cable Company site:

"White blades are for 2018 and earlier models. Black blades are for 2019 and later models. ... These are NOT interchangeable." They reference the model they are selling today as the "2018 Vinyl Cleaner Pro.

Whether you use this model or not, credit goes to Reiner Gläss for his innovation of the desktop model with ultrasonics as well as continuous improvement.

^ Yes noticed the ad, too. Curious about the $$ difference, which I am sure there will be.

I see that there is some more info about the 2019 revisions. The MSRP seems to be unchanged. Here is the (still very general) info copied and pasted from the US distributors online store:

The 2019 Vinyl Cleaner PRO is the latest upgraded version of the award-winning ultrasonic LP cleaning system.

Incorporating eight years of evolutionary enhancements in addition to important upgrades to internal component parts, the 2019 Vinyl Cleaner PRO offers better features and performance, and also promises better reliability.

Features of the 2019 Vinyl Cleaner PRO include:

- Enhanced cleaning and drying including new high-performance Black Wipers.
- Quick release of LP at end of drying cycle.
- Quieter running thanks to new fans.

The Vinyl Cleaner PRO is now available in Gray or Black standard finishes and also offered in upgrade white and red finishes for an extra $99.

Wonder if the new Black Wipers will work on the previous model. Happy enough I wouldn’t upgrade but would retrofit any parts that would be avail

Apparently the new black wipers are only for the latest design. Perhaps they are molded differently to insert into the slots?

Black wipers now available for earlier models. It’s all thecableco.com ships now. Got mine today and they work better than the white ones. [emoji106]