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Klaudio
I considered calling this thread "Cleeds clarifies Klaudio cleaner clamor" or something like that, but I thought that might be either too clever, or not clever enough. So I didn't. But I did buy a Klaudio ultrasonic record cleaner from Ivan, and want to share what a terrific machine this is.
I have thousands of LPs and decades ago lusted after the Keith Monks record cleaner. It was a little pricey for me at the time, but a local dealer who had one then was willing to let customers use it for a modest price per disc. That was a nice arrangement but a little inconvenient, so I jumped at the chance to buy the more modestly-priced first generation Nitty-Gritty cleaner as soon as it became available. The Nitty-Gritty was simple and effective, but anyone who's used one can tell you that it's a messy process. To add insult to injury, it's also a noisy little devil and for those reasons, I never used it nearly as much as I could have. I tended to use it in spurts ... clean a bunch of records, and then put it away until I was again ready to deal with the nuisance of it. In between, I'd sometimes play records that weren't pristine. That experience should explain the allure of the Klaudio to me. Here's a one-box, one-step remedy for cleaning records: Just push a button and walk away. It cleans both sides at once and dries them without any tedious attention or chemistry. And with the silencer box, it's really not obtrusive in use. Of course, there's a lot of debate as to which is the "best" record cleaner and when the subject is ultrasonic cleaners such as the Klaudio, a lot of controversy about ideal transducer frequencies. But I think the "best" record cleaner is the one that you'll actually use, and for me that means Klaudio. I don't mind keeping it in my listening room where it's easy to clean an LP before it goes on the turntable. What could be more convenient? The Klaudio appears to be built with great precision and gives the impression that it will have a long and serviceable life. The packaging is first-rate and it has so far worked for me without a single hiccup. If you're like me and want clean records without the nusiance, I can't imagine you doing any better than a Klaudio purchased from Ivan.
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Primary sources: VPI TNT III/SDS turntable, SME-V arm; Bryston BDP-3 digital player; Bryston BDA-3 DAC; McIntosh MVP-881 disc player; McIntosh MR-80 tuner. Preamplifier Audio Research Ref 5SE; Audio Research Ref Phono 2SE; Moon 430 HA. Amplifiers Conrad Johnson Premier 1B; Audio Research D-300; Bryston 4B. Speakers Infinity IRS Beta. Recorders Tandberg TD20A; Crown SX-822; Nakamichi 670ZX; Alesis Masterlink ML-9600. Power Tice Power Block/Titan (x2); McIntosh MPC1500; API Ultra II-20; multiple 20A derated dedicated lines. Last edited by Masterlu; 11-15-2017 at 01:06 PM. Reason: Enlarge photos |
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Curtis... thanks for the review, and kind comments.
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Ivan FLORIDA MX136, MC1.2KW(10) MC2KW(2), MCD1100, MS750(2) MVP881, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, HT-2 SUBS(2) HT3F(2) WS350(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) XCS350(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" MOTORIZED SCREEN, CINEMA-TECH SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: ACCUPHASE A300 AMPS, C3900 PRE-AMP, DP1000 CD/SACD TRANSPORT, DC1000 DIGITAL PROCESSOR, DG-68 DIGITAL EQUALIZER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, PS1230 POWER SUPPLY, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, WW PLATINUM CABLES CAPE COD MX150, MC501(2) MC1.2KW(10) MC2301(2) MR88, MVP881, MCD1100, MDA1000, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, ESOTERIC K-01X 30th ANNIVERSARY (BLACK) SACD/CD PLAYER, G02-X CLOCK, HT3F(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(4) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) KALEIDESCAPE STRATO & TERRA SERVERS 80-TB, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" SCREEN, SONUS FABER STRADIVARI, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, FORTRESS SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Analog Rig: CLEARAUDIO INNOVATION WOOD, UNIVERSAL ARM w/ Da VINCI' CART, 2nd UNIVERSAL ARM w/ GOLDFINGER STATEMENT CART, HRS-MXR REFERENCE RACK-GLOSS BLACK w/ M3X SHELVES, AESTHETIX RHEA SIG PHONO-PRE, BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: BURMESTER 911MK3 AMP(3), 088 PRE-AMP, 089 CD PLAYER, 100 PHONO PRE-AMP, 948 POWER CONDITIONER, ACCUPHASE DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, AVID ACUTUS REFERENCE SP TT, GRAHAM PHANTOM II SUPREME ARM, BENZ MICRO LP-S CART, GRANDIOSO P1X/D1X STACK, G1X RUBIDIUM MASTER CLOCK, N05 NETWORK PLAYER, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, SONUS FABER AIDA SPEAKERS, JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(2) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) WW PLATINUM CABLES Library System: GRANDIOSO M1 MONOBLOCK AMPS, C1 LINESTAGE PRE-AMP, K1X CD/SACD PLAYER, G1 MASTER RUBIDIUM CLOCK, E02 PHONO-PRE, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, AERIAL ACOUSTICS 20T V2, AERIAL SW12 SUBS(2), CANTON REF K1’s, VPI HRX TT w/ SDS POWER SUPPLY, ORTOFON CADENZA BLACK CART, KLAUDIO RCM, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2, SHUNYATA OMEGA QR’s, WW PLATINUM CABLES Esoteric/Bryston System: ESOTERIC C02-X PRE-AMP, P-02X TRANSPORT, D02-X DAC, G02-X CLOCK, BRYSTON 28B3 CUBED MONOBLOCK AMPS(4), BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2(2) EVEREST 8000 POWER CONDITIONER(2) ALTAIRA CG & SG HUBS, AMR-DP777-SE DAC, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, QUADRASPIRE RACK, WW PLATINUM CABLES Accuphase/Canton System: ACCUPHASE E800 INTEGRATED, DP570 CD/SACD PLAYER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, PS530 POWER SUPPLY, CANTON REF K3’s, CANTON REF K5’s, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS MXR REFERENCE MAHOGHANY RACK w/ M3X2 SHELVES, WW GOLD CABLES |
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I see you are using the cone of silence with the cleaner. Has that been effective? I am kicking around the idea of getting one. I wonder if Ivan will have a Black Friday blow out?
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Tim Amplifiers: McIntosh 1.2 Kw Preamp: Esoteric C03 Speakers: Salon2 with F113v2 x 2 Analog: VPI Avenger Reference with Ortofon A95 and Esoteric E03 phonostage Digital: Silenzio and Esoteric K03-x and G02 Power Management: PS Audio P10 x 2, P5 Cables: WW PE7 SC & IC, Furutech Flux-50 Filters Rack: HRS SXR Signature |
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I bought one from Ivan as well and I think it’s awesome. Absolutely zero issues with it. And I never had a once of buyers remorse
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Oh yes, it's very effective! I think it makes all the difference in the usability of the Klaudio. With it, the noise is innocuous. Without it I'd have to run from the room when the unit would be in use.
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Primary sources: VPI TNT III/SDS turntable, SME-V arm; Bryston BDP-3 digital player; Bryston BDA-3 DAC; McIntosh MVP-881 disc player; McIntosh MR-80 tuner. Preamplifier Audio Research Ref 5SE; Audio Research Ref Phono 2SE; Moon 430 HA. Amplifiers Conrad Johnson Premier 1B; Audio Research D-300; Bryston 4B. Speakers Infinity IRS Beta. Recorders Tandberg TD20A; Crown SX-822; Nakamichi 670ZX; Alesis Masterlink ML-9600. Power Tice Power Block/Titan (x2); McIntosh MPC1500; API Ultra II-20; multiple 20A derated dedicated lines. |
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Nice score! I picked up Dan's unit on here a few years ago. A wonderful investment IMO and the service from Klaudio is top notch in the event you do have any issues or questions. I plan on doing a cleaning session this weekend as I've got a bunch of new arrivals over the last few months I haven't cleaned yet. Enjoy!
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These are apparently on back order, but I took the plunge and ordered one. I have moved most of my LP’s from the upstairs to the main level where the 2 channel system resides.
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Tim Amplifiers: McIntosh 1.2 Kw Preamp: Esoteric C03 Speakers: Salon2 with F113v2 x 2 Analog: VPI Avenger Reference with Ortofon A95 and Esoteric E03 phonostage Digital: Silenzio and Esoteric K03-x and G02 Power Management: PS Audio P10 x 2, P5 Cables: WW PE7 SC & IC, Furutech Flux-50 Filters Rack: HRS SXR Signature |
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i'm glad you are enjoying your KL audio unit. It seems to work well. And of course buying from Ivan is a pleasure.
Enjoy your analog!
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Magico M3 Mcintosh 601 monos Boulder 2110 Pre Nordost Odin 2 cabling Clearaudio Master Innovation with Goldfinger cartridge Esoteric E03 phono Esoteric D02X Esoteric P02X Aurender W20 HRS SXR-Signature 4V X 2 rack Incoming: Magico Q15 subs (2) |
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Thanks to Ivan Claus's holiday pricing I decided to upgrade to the newer Klaudio. Will I gain much from the newer model vs my old one? Probably not, but the LED and added fan looks cool so there's that
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