Nitty Gritty
Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine
$581.99Cheaper
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Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine vs Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine is cheaper at $581.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Clearaudio
Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine
$3200
Which is better: the Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine or Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine is the cheaper at $581.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine | Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $581.99 | $3200 |
| Brand | Nitty Gritty | Clearaudio |
| Released | — | — |
| Cleaning method | Vacuum (fully manual: hand-applied fluid, hand-brushed, hand-rotated platter) | Vacuum with bi-directional motorized platter rotation and controlled fluid application |
| Motor power (W) | — | 300 |
| Cycle time | — | — |
| Tank capacity | — | — |
| Ultrasonic frequency (kHz) | — | — |
| Noise level (dB) | — | — |
| Records per cycle | 1 | 1 |
| Drying method | Vacuum wand using the same vacuum motor as Nitty Gritty's Mini Pro 2 cleaner | Vacuum drying, acoustically damped cabinet |
Sources — Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine: nittygrittyinc.com (verified 2026-08-12). Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine: upscaleaudio.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine and Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Cleaning method: Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine Vacuum (fully manual: hand-applied fluid, hand-brushed, hand-rotated platter) vs Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine Vacuum with bi-directional motorized platter rotation and controlled fluid application
- Drying method: Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine Vacuum wand using the same vacuum motor as Nitty Gritty's Mini Pro 2 cleaner vs Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine Vacuum drying, acoustically damped cabinet