OTHERS CLEAN, WE RESTORE!

See, Hear &   Feel the Difference 

OTHERS CLEAN, WE RESTORE!

See, Hear &   Feel the Difference 

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LATEST NEWS: KirmussAudio IS PROUD TO SUPPORT KDKA RADIO ON THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY NOV 2020. KIRMUSS IN 2017 DISCOVERED THOUSANDS OF TRANSCRIPT RECORDS OF KDKA PROGRAMMING HIDDEN AWAY. KDKA ALLOWED KIRMUSS TO TEST ITS PROCESS BEFORE GENERAL SALE. A KIRMUSS KA-RC-1, SERIAL NO. 1 WAS DONATED TO ASSIST KDKA IN THEIR RESTORATION WORK. COVERED IN FUNGUS, NOW RESTORED. TO LISTEN TO THESE RECORDINGS AND REJUVENATED STATION PROGRAMMING VISIT: https://www.radio.com/kdkaradio/podcasts/kdka-100-years-podcast-32873

ONLY THE PATENTED AND PATENTS PENDING KIRMUSS KA-RC-1 CAN RESTORE. LOOK ALIKES ARE JUST THAT. THE KA-RC-1 SUSPENDS RECORDS TO ENSURE ALL RECORDED MATERIAL INN THE GROOVES IS TOUCHED. PEOPLE USING SKEWERS WITH MUTLIPLE RECORDS SEE THE SONIC WAVES CANCELLED BY HIGH SWR, RENDERING CLEANING TO SURFACE AREAS ONLY. A SHINY RECORD IS NOT A RESTORED RECORD. COMING SOON, A NEW TECHNICAL VIDEO EXPLAINING SONICS AND SHOWING THE RESTORATION POWER OF THE KA-RC-1 OVER OTHER MACHINES THAT ONLY TRY TO "SURFACE CLEAN".

FAQs

Q: How many records can I clean with one "bath"?

A: You can clean two 33 1/3, one 45, and one 78 at the same time. The spacing between the records is crucial to the process, any larger number of record within the same space reduces the advantage of the ultrasonic that works the surfactant into the record grooves.

To the bath: We suggest you change out the distilled water with the 1.4 ounces of 70% IPA in the tank after restoring between 15 to 20 records or when the water becomes murky. Severely contaminated records will show up with murky water in the tub. Do not let the water stand in the restoration system overnight. It will grow fungus once the alcohol has evaporated. Please discard.

Q: How long will that Surfactant bottle last before I need to replenish it?

A: You should be able to clean between 100 and 150 records before requiring a new spray bottle. (60 mL). The number of applications depends on the number of 5 minute cycles that you require to restore the record. Eight applications would see less records restored, around 60.

Also available: a 300 mL refill bottle. This is approximately 20% lower in cost.

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"...To say that I was pleased with the performance of the Kirmuss was to issue a laughable understatement. The KA-RC-1 not only removes troublesome  noise efficiently, to give new life to your vinyl, it also provides a level of sonic transparency that is truly astounding. Once you hear the effects yourself, you’’ realize that you’ve never actually heard your record collection. 

...Not properly."

"I have to declare that the KARC-1 is the best record cleaner on the market. Bar none.​"​

FIVE STARS!

HiFi World Magazine (January 2019)

"The Kirmuss KA-RC-1 is the best commercial ultrasonic cleaner currently available on the market."

The Audioman

(on-line review January 2019)

"Kirmuss Audio’s "In The Groove" Ultimate Ultrasonic Vinyl Restoration System makes the process of using this technology more affordable. You can RESTORE your 33 1/3, 45's and 78's simultaneously!​​"

Andre Jennings

AXPONA 2018 WORLD PREMIERE

The Kirmuss system should not be seen as simply a record cleaning machine, it is a professional grade archival system that has been made affordable to anyone wanting to preserve or restore their vinyl collection and as such thoroughly deserves 

Hifi Pig’s Outstanding Product Award.

Linette Smith

HiFi Pig

"Billed as a record groove restoration system (and not a record cleaner), You will be rewarded with a better soundstage and truer instrumental timbre". " As such receives Absolute Sound's EDITOR's CHOICE AWARD".

ANDRE JENNINGS

THE ABSOLUTE SOUND March/April 2020

"I wholeheartedly endorse the Kirmuss System” ;   “Best of all when I played it, (after record restoration),  HOLY CRAP! “.  “ The top end fully restored, the backgrounds were super quiet, transients were sharpened, the inner detail in Peter Townsend’s rhythm guitar strings (Tommy). ...  produced an almost new listening experience." 

“ENTHUSIASTICALLY RECOMMENDED,”

 “Works as promised,  and it’s reasonably priced.”     

MICHAEL FREMER, "Dr. Analog to many."

Stereophile Magazine July 2019

“Dr. Kirmuss, I want to share my absolute delight and astonishment with your system.  Over the past five decades I have used many DIY and professional cleaning systems ,.none of those systems have come close to the sonic benefits I am experiencing with this system, …it is like opening a window, simply dramatic. What I now hear from them is a revelation. This cleaning solution is simple, effective and impactful.” Thank-You, Kind Regards,

Lowell E. Graham, D.M.A. Abraham Chavez, Jr. Professorship in Music; Director of Orchestral Activities, Professor of Conducting, Conducting and Ensembles, Area Coordinator of The University of Texas at El Paso; Conn-Selmer: Educational Clinician; President: American Bandmasters Association; President and CEO: John Philip Sousa Foundation  

Lowell Graham , DMA, Professional Custodian

A “best buy” for the benefit of ultrasonics to restore LP sonics to their potential!