I made a big batch and have it in a plastic 2 gallon container. After a cleaning session I strain the used solution and put it in a separate container for reuse as it gets noticeably dirty. Firstly, there are two outer axle ends that fit into the bath runnels that allow you to rotate the record while on the bath to facilitate cleaning. Secondly, with the clamp in place, note how the clamp itself covers the record label, keeping it dry during the cleaning process. Simple yet effective. This new model has further improved on the original with non slip rubber feet, an enlarged label sealing cup with hand crank and a maximum filling line mark. Once you sort the correct preparation and cleaning liquid, the amount of information reaching the ear is impressive indeed. Giving the music you listen to an incredible maturity. If you do grab a sample, it will reward you with a quite stunning cleaning and sonic performance. I see the Disco-Antistat as the market leader in manual vinyl cleaning and, because of that, I’m giving it a rare full marks rating and a Golden Groovy award.

Knosti Disco-Antistat Vinyl record cleaning machine Knosti Disco-Antistat Vinyl record cleaning machine

Whatever you do ignore the drying times and leave the records a couple of hours (or overnight is what I do) because if you bag them while even slightly damp with the Knosti liquid you get streaks on your vinyl. I haven’t yet tried cleaning new vinyl (there are reports that removing the mould release agent used during stamping improves sonics from the off). The best 40 quid I’ve spent on an upgrade in memory. Drip stand (drying stand) with collection tray for up to 15 LPs or singles (slides into the case after use). This ‘article was written because though rumours abound of residue issues, with some people even just using the bare bones of the machine with distilled water and not the ‘Majic Formula’ to avoid those rumoured problems, no online review existed that directed talked about this head on and I could myself find no information to either confirm or deny the residue rumours with this kit. What I can say so far is it works really well at 1-1:5 minute for lightly dirty records and 2-3 min for really dirty where the lines of detritus were clearly visible.It is also essential that the special cleaning solution of the KNOSTI Disco-Antistat Ultrasonic is continuously cleaned by a filter system, so that a constantly high cleaning effect is also achieved in this respect. The handling here is limited to a few operating elements, whereby the cleaning time, supported by a functional display, can be conveniently adjusted to the degree of soiling of the record.

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I firstly cleaned the Disco-Antistat bath with distilled water and repeated the sonic tests. The results? No residue! Hurrah! It arrived. Man these type of cleaners are expensive. My old Knosti improved with the crank did a great job anyway BUT sonic model really is a lot easier to use and can be left set up as it looks pretty ok. The combination of ultrasonic cleaning and our proven goat hair brush system ensures gentle, groove-deep cleaning of your records and an audible improvement in the sound image. Just how many times would I have had to allow my stylus to run through these grooves before this residue stopped collecting? I wasn’t going to find out. Action needed to be taken.I've just bought a Knosti Disco Antistat record washing machine which is a manual machine (German origin) similar in some ways to the Spin-Clean. This is the review I read many years ago that said the Knosti Disco Antistat was a good match for L'art Du Son fluid. I've had mine for about five or six years and am going to invest in another one soon, as the original is wearing a bit. Ultrasonic cleaning works through high-frequency sound waves transmitted through liquid to scrub clean the surface of immersed parts. The high-frequency sound waves agitate the liquid solution, and cause the 'cavitation' of the solution's molecules. Cavitation means that bubbles are formed when sonic energy creates a void (or cavity) which gets trapped as a bubble in the liquid.

Knosti record cleaning machine - tips for new owner? Knosti record cleaning machine - tips for new owner?

The permanent filtering of the liquid prevents it from accumulating coarse dirt particles. This ensures a consistent cleaning result.The cleaning time can be conveniently adjusted to the level of soiling of the record, supported by a functional display. Possible cleaning time is between 1-5 minutes and can be set in steps of 10 seconds. I’m attempting to clean over 200 flood affected discs so I though it worth the outlay. Your gonna have to decide if that’s right for yourself. b) the fluid. Previously I've used the cheap fluid that came with the Moth record cleaning machine which is just alcohol and water. I think L'Art du Son with its enzymes is probably more effective. but (1) it's made of very cheap plastic and liquid easily leaks inside, (2) the sharp plastic edges of the clamp can damage the label and (3) the clamp doesn't even cover the whole of the label anyway - the diameter is not large enough.

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Another plus about the Knosti kit is the clamps provided to protect the label. Although the two systems clearly state how much water you should put in to keep the label safe, it’s nice to see a company going the extra mile for its customers. Of the two cleaning fluids, I prefer L'Art Du Son as it seems to get the records slightly cleaner (less noisy). The new KNOSTI Disco-Antistat Ultrasonic is a completely new approach, according to the German company KNOSTI Phono-Zubehör-Vertriebs GmbH. For the first time, they are offering an automatic record cleaning solution that goes far beyond what the company has been known for so far.Once you’ve finished with the machine, it’s important to dispose of the fluid. If you’re using a reusable fluid, use the included filter to return it to its container and then proceed to clean the machine – if not, simply empty the machine out. I tend to leave the machine filled for 3 or 4 batches of records before replacing the fluid – but this depends entirely on how dirty your records are. Cleaning the machine is as simple as rinsing it out – there appears to be no way to remove the brushes, so it’s best to let it air dry before replacing it in its box. Results Another similarity between these two is the setup, which goes as follows: placing the rollers in the desired position within the basin, inserting the brushes within the vertical slots, and filling the basin with distilled water and the cleaning solution. Our record washing machine Disco-Antistat Ultrasonic combines over 45 years of experience in the care and cleaning of records with highly developed, state-of-the-art cleaning technology.