Kirmuss Audio KA-RC-1 Ultimate Ultrasonic Vinyl Restoration System

During AXPONA 2018, I was introduced to Kirmuss Audio’s KA-RC-1 Ultimate Ultrasonic Vinyl Restoration System. The $970 KA-RC-1 system incorporates ultrasonic cleaning in a more involved “vinyl-restoration” process, which Kirmuss Audio has developed. The restoration process is the subject of this review. The KA-RC-1 system comprises an ultrasonic cleaning unit, a patented record washer assembly and sonic-control process, a drain hose, and an AC power cord. The ultrasonic cleaning unit is a custom OEM model modified by Kirmuss to Kirmuss specifications, approximately 21.3" x 13.3" x 10.9" with an IEC AC power inlet and a power switch on the rear. …