Nitty Gritty
Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine
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Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine vs Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic 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.
Degritter
Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine
$3600
Which is better: the Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine or Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic 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 | Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $581.99 | $3600 Music Direct US retail price |
| Brand | Nitty Gritty | Degritter |
| Released | — | — |
| Cleaning method | Vacuum (fully manual: hand-applied fluid, hand-brushed, hand-rotated platter) | Ultrasonic cavitation (Power Drive 2.0 with Pulse Mode) |
| Motor power (W) | — | 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 wand using the same vacuum motor as Nitty Gritty's Mini Pro 2 cleaner | Filtered-air fan drying, 20 adjustable fan power settings |
Sources — Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine: nittygrittyinc.com (verified 2026-08-12). Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine: musicdirect.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 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: Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine Vacuum (fully manual: hand-applied fluid, hand-brushed, hand-rotated platter) vs Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine Ultrasonic cavitation (Power Drive 2.0 with Pulse Mode)
- 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 Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine Filtered-air fan drying, 20 adjustable fan power settings