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Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine
$3200Cheaper
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Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine vs Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine is cheaper at $3200. Every spec and price links to its source.
Degritter
Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine
$3600
Which is better: the Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine or Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine is the cheaper at $3200.
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| Spec | Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine | Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $3200 | $3600 Music Direct US retail price |
| Brand | Clearaudio | Degritter |
| Released | — | — |
| Cleaning method | Vacuum with bi-directional motorized platter rotation and controlled fluid application | Ultrasonic cavitation (Power Drive 2.0 with Pulse Mode) |
| Motor power (W) | 300 | 300 |
| Cycle time | — | — |
| Tank capacity | — | 1.3 L (0.35 gal) removable water tank |
| Ultrasonic frequency (kHz) | — | 120 |
| Noise level (dB) | — | 70 |
| Records per cycle | 1 | 1 |
| Drying method | Vacuum drying, acoustically damped cabinet | Filtered-air fan drying, 20 adjustable fan power settings |
Sources — Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine: upscaleaudio.com (verified 2026-08-12). Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine: musicdirect.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine and Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Cleaning method: Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine Vacuum with bi-directional motorized platter rotation and controlled fluid application vs Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine Ultrasonic cavitation (Power Drive 2.0 with Pulse Mode)
- Drying method: Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine Vacuum drying, acoustically damped cabinet vs Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine Filtered-air fan drying, 20 adjustable fan power settings