{"title":"Kirmuss Audio","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kirmuss-audio-in-the-groove-ultrasonic-record-cleaner-upscale-audio-edition","title":"Kirmuss 'In the Groove' Ultrasonic Record Restorer - Upscale Audio Edition","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKirmuss 'In the Groove' Ultrasonic Record Cleaner - Upscale Audio Editon\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOver $500 in upgrades compared to the stock Kirmuss machine! The Upscale Audio Edition comes with the upgraded record washer assembly that fits three LPs and one 45 RPM all at once, worth $350. It also comes with nine accessories worth $185. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe are unable to offer returns or exchanges on record cleaners except in the case of manufacturer defect, which would be exchanged for like item.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore you ask for a price match, check first if you are looking at the basic machine everyone else sells vs. this upgraded Upscale Audio Edition. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qfWv5m1Tjp8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep-by-step directions on the use of the cleaner:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/49qDRPabAU0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003eAfter the last wash cycle, Dr. Kirmuss polished the record with a microfiber cloth and slipped it into a clean sleeve. Off I trotted back to the Monitor Audio-Roksan room. Brown and I examined the record -- it looked brand new. Glossy, clean, and basically perfect. We slammed it back on the Xerxes 20 and the record was dead silent. Zero ticks or pops, no more skips, and now there was top end -- the highs returned, Albert Collins’s Telecaster regained that nasty attack, those biting overtones. I could hear the extension, spaciousness, and textural definition that I knew the Shiraz could extract out of a record’s grooves.\u003cspan\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"source\"\u003e— ROBERT DEUTSCH, STEREOPHILE MAGAZINE, DECEMBER 2014\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003eBest of all, when I played [a Kirmuss-cleaned record]--holy crap! The top end was fully restored, the backgrounds were superquiet, transients were sharpened, and the amount of inner detail--particularly the microdynamic shifts in Pete Townshend's rhythm guitar strums--produced an almost new listening experience. That's not hype.\u003cspan\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"source\"\u003e— MICHAEL FREMER, STEREOPHILE MAGAZINE, JULY 2019\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003eWe've been cleaning records for a long, long time. What makes the Kirmuss stand out above the rest is twofold. First, it's cost effective. Second, it does an incredible job.\u003cspan\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"source\"\u003e— JEFF DORGAY, TONE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2019\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003eBilled as a \"record restoration\" device rather than strictly a record cleaner ... you'll be rewarded with a more spacious soundstage and truer instrumental timbre.\u003cspan\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"source\"\u003e— THE ABSOLUTE SOUND, 2020 EDITORS' CHOICE AWARDS\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"100x100\" width=\"100x100\" style=\"margin-right: 4px; margin-left: 4px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/files\/TPOY_100x100.png?v=1578441197\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 4px; margin-left: 4px; float: none;\" height=\"160x160\" width=\"160x160\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/files\/download_ee08512e-37f5-49d8-bb79-cec21411662f_160x160.jpg?v=1581446963\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Kirmuss Audio Model Ka-Rc-1: Revolutionize Record Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKirmuss rightly calls this machine a record \u003cem\u003erestoration\u003c\/em\u003e device because its patented cleaning procedure goes deep into the record groove, removing mold release agent, residue from previous cleaning machines, and other unwanted layers and grit that have been baked into the vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result? Lower noise, improved detail, and an impressive 1.3 to 4 dB gain in volume with both new records and vintage crate finds. This is the result of the groove being set free!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Deep-Clean Records?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew or used, in paper sleeves or plastic... no matter the condition of your records or how you use and store them, they inevitably require maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew records need cleaning because of a product called mold release agent, an oil that helps the stamper cleanly separate from the hot vinyl, allowing for the grooves to remain accurately pressed. But this oil sits deep in the finest part of grooves, and attracts dust and dirt. Paper sleeves are notorious for leaving behind dust and particles, which is why so many vinyl enthusiasts use special anti-static plastic sleeves. The sooner you clean your new records (and get them into good sleeves), the more you can hear them as the artist intended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen playing uncleaned records, dust particles and contaminants build up on the stylus. This accumulation dulls the sound, and also, those dreaded pops and crackles are caused by dirt, grime, and particles lodged in the record grooves being hit by the needle, as well as static discharges, all amplified by the cartridge. All are annoying!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat generated by the contact of the stylus with the record will cause micro-dust particles to lodge in the grooves. These are difficult to remove without the cavitation of ultrasound machines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Kirmuss Advantage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA patented and patents pending record suspension system assures that records of any speed and size see their grooves cleaned safely. There is no chance of damage to the record from skewers or clamps. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other aspect of the Kirmuss process is that you repeatedly used an ionizing spray that gives the record a charge that's opposite to the bath, so that the ultrasound can properly remove even the tiniest particles. You can actually see these layers of dirt and contaminants come off the record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initial de-grease bath is distilled water with a maximum of 40 ml of 70% isopropyl alcohol solution. (Please note, check the label and ensure there are no other ingredients.) Ultrasonics need a surfactant to aid in the cavitation of the water solution to better clean and remove contaminants.  And so, in its subsequent cycles, you apply, by way of the supplied goat-hair brush, a PVC-friendly, water-soluble, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-static surfactant to the record aimed at removing accumulated surface contaminants present from other cleaning systems. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kirmuss process allows you to actually see when the record is clean and restored. As the surfactant is brushed onto the record, toothpaste-like substance appears, and this reduces on subsequent cycles, validating the effectiveness of the system: removing fungus, contaminants, as well as agents applied in prior cleaning methods and systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kirmuss Audio HiFi World Review\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/files\/Kirmuss_Audio_KA-RC-1_HFW_Jan19.pdf?8258851302713827580\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload the HiFi World Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e1. Drain Hose \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e2. KA-A-S-1: Spray Anti-static, anti-fungal 60 mL ( 2 OZ.) Spray\/Surfactant with optician’s lint free cloth \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e3. KA-B-1: Goat-Hair Brush (to apply surfactant) \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e4. KA-MF-2: Optician’s lint free micro-fiber cloth \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e5. KA-B1: Combination 1.5 M carbon fiber\/ parastatic felt brush \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e6. KA-N1: Stylus\/needle cleaner \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e7. KA-MF-1: Microfiber workstation “Rabbit cloth” \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e8. KA-MT-2: 5” f (127 mm) felt to suspend records \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e9. (*) KA-G-33: spare 33\/LP felt guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kirmuss Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21391465807932,"sku":"KA-RC-2-U1 AE","price":1299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/products\/Kirmuss_Upscale_edition.jpg?v=1741631885"},{"product_id":"kirmuss-audio-combination-record-brush","title":"Kirmuss Audio Anti-Static Carbon Fiber Record Brush","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKirmuss Audio Carbon Fiber with Parastatic Felt Record Brush\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Use the carbon-fiber side to discharge static, and the velvet side to remove dust.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kirmuss Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default 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Custodial quality, these sleeves will outperform all others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e305 x 305mm ( thickness: 0.04mm) X 3\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: HDPE +Alkaline  Paper (70g)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kirmuss Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30892391759932,"sku":"KA-S1-40","price":29.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/products\/Record_20Sleeve_20-_20Front-500x500.png?v=1741631586"},{"product_id":"kirmuss-audio-microfiber-rabbit-cloth","title":"Kirmuss Audio Microfiber \"Rabbit\" Cloth","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKirmuss Audio Microfiber \"Rabbit\" Cloth\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Perfect for drying your records after cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kirmuss Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31674560479292,"sku":"KA-MF-1","price":12.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/products\/RABBIT_20CLOTH_20FOR_20TABLE_20WORKSTATION_20DSC02756-360x540.jpg?v=1741631511"},{"product_id":"kirmuss-audio-record-assembly-cover","title":"Kirmuss Audio Record Assembly Cover","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKirmuss Audio Record Assembly Cover\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach assembly cover comes with 4 slots to clean your records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDon't know which one you should order?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you own one of our Upscale Audio-exclusive \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kirmuss-audio-in-the-groove-ultrasonic-record-cleaner-upscale-audio-edition\"\u003eKirmuss Audio Ultrasonic Record Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e, your assembly cover has slots for three 12-inch LPs and one slot for 7-inch 45RPM records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you own one of the stock Kirmuss record cleaners, it comes with slots for two 12-inch LPs, one 10-inch 78RPM, and one 7-in 45 RPM. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kirmuss Audio","offers":[{"title":"2 12\" (33 1\/3 LP) \/ 1 10\" (78RPM) \/ 1 7\" (45RPM)","offer_id":31742872780860,"sku":"KA-RA-1-10","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 12\" (33 1\/3 LP) \/ 1 7\" (45 RPM)","offer_id":31742872813628,"sku":"KA-RA-1-3","price":397.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/products\/KA-RA-1-3_3_X_LP_1_x_45_cover_top_view.jpg?v=1741631463"},{"product_id":"kirmuss-audio-record-spinner","title":"Kirmuss Audio Record Spinner","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKirmuss Audio Record Spinner\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis record suspension platform, made out of machined plastic, replaces the KA-MT-2 felt that comes with the KirmussAudio KA-RC-1 Record Cleaner. 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