Rcm

[DonBattles]

Finally decided it was time for a RCM and found a pretty good deal on the newly redesigned Clearaudio Smart Matrix. It's said to run @ about 60-65db depending on what reports/reviews you read. Either way that's a lot better than the 95-98 db that's reported with the VPI 16.5. Will report after if arrives next week

[eddiel]

Nice. Make sure you report back.

I should measure the loudness of my Okki Nokki. Now idea what it is but it does seem quieter than the previous version fot the Okki Nokki.

[Wasatch]

The noise/sound from the VPI means nothing to me, I go by how well it cleans.

[DonBattles]

Originally Posted by Wasatch

The noise/sound from the VPI means nothing to me, I go by how well it cleans.

Cleaning is the goal of course and I think the two are on par with each other. That being said I would prefer as little noise as possible since I would like to listen as I clean. At 95 plus db that's just too loud to do so. I wasn't going to spend $2-3k on a cleaner but was willing to spend a bit more than what a 16.5 would cost.

[tunes]

really interested in your opinions on the clearaudio as I'm thinking of trading in my vpi 16.5. mostly because it heats up so fast and I like to clean about 20-40 lps at a sitting.

[DonBattles]

The build quality is said to be very good and in now done entirely at Clearaudio's facility in Germany. The base/body is, I believe aluminum as very sturdy and very well isolated. Pictures and first impressions to come.

[DonBattles]

I've been poking around looking for any additional information about the Clearaudio Smart Matrix I have on the way. I found a video on YouTube of the Double Matrix which according to Clearaudio's wedsite also runs between 60-65 db during the vacuum cleaning cycle. I think this is going to work out nicely

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkZBk0ZF22g]Clearaudio Double Matrix Professional Record Cleaning - YouTube[/ame]


[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTKi_DJ-FaI[/ame]

[tunes]

that double matrix looks to be just the ticket if it works well. From the video, it is fast, does both sides without touching a platter and has a de-static brush integrated. Anyone use one of these? If so, how well do they work/clean in practice? Does the unit heat up after cleaning a few records like the VPI 16.5?
is it only a one-solution system? Wondering how that compares to an enzyme/deep clean/rinse system?

edit - just noticed another thread about the audiodesksysteme cleaner which sounds like a similarly priced and automated RCM but using different tech. Sounds like lots of early QC issues but that this may be getting sorted out??

[doggiehowser]

I have just started using the Nitty Gritty. Noisy but cleans rather well

[RoadDawgWest]

The video for the VPI 16.5 brings back many good memories. I would have no hesitation on recommending the 16.5 to someone looking for their first RCM. If the Clear Audio was around when I started out I would have a difficult time not passing up on the 16.5 and getting a spin clean to hold me over until I saving my money for the double matrix.

Does the double matrix clean 7" and 10" records also? I have a Hannl micro and love it, but would like something that does not have a platter for these record sizes.