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Electric needle cleaner for record players
The Flux-Sonic needle cleaner is designed to gently, safely and quickly remove dirt from the turntable needle with the help of targeted vibrations. Targeted vibration ensures residue-free cleaning. It is not necessary to remove the sampling needle. The application is simple and works on any turntable. Flux-Sonic can be used as often as you like. It is recommended to use it before each play. The cleansing fluid FLUX-Fluid is also available individually in 15ml vials. Rediscover your record collection!

• Cleans and cares for your valuable pickup
• Quick and easy to use
• Minimizes sampling noise
• Improves the scanning capability of the pickup
• Increases the life of the scanning needle
• Increases sound quality
• 3-year warranty
• Weight: 0.05 kg
• Size: 20 x 12 x 6 cm

History
The history of vibration needle cleaners goes back to the 1970s. There were devices from various companies which, at high frequency, transmitted through a liquid, detached the contamination of the needle. After the release of the CD and falling turntable sales in the 80s and especially in the 90s, these devices disappeared from the market. Unfortunately for many record listeners, this was not reissued due to the high cost. FLUX-HiFi took up this idea with the SONIC and developed the technology anew. The result is fantastic!

The cleaning
The stylus is the primary component in the playback process. The movement by which tension is later induced arises here. The goal is to exactly follow the groove in the micrometer range. In order to achieve this perfectly, the manufacturers of pickups make great efforts. However, if the needle is dirty, the diamond , no matter how polished and ground it is – cannot exactly follow the deflection. It reacts too early or too late, distortions occur. Even supposedly clean records are covered with dust, partly visible, partly invisible in the groove. It contains particles of silicates, polymers and organic matter. These stick to the needle due to the high temperature during the scanning process. How quickly this happens is in Fig. 1. Already after playing a record side, almost nothing is recognizable from the needle in front of dirt. Figure. 2 shows the needle after cleaning with a normal, dry needle brush. Fibers are removed, but the encrustation remains. Only an aggressive liquid cleaner provides a reasonably cleaned surface of the diamond, see fig. 3. However, since these cleaners can attack not only the glue of the diamond, but also, above all, the sensitive rubber parts of the suspension of the needle carrier, caution should be exercised here. Figure. 4 shows the needle after applying the Flux-Sonic. Without attacking parts of the pickup, the result is excellent. The needle shines in a new splendour. (Fig. 1-4 )

The technology
The principle of action is similar to that of an ultrasonic cleaner from dental technology or an ultrasonic bath for spectacle lenses. A strong high-frequency vibration ensures a cleaning of the surfaces. Some substances, such as aluminium, are damaged by ultrasound treatment. Even if the diamond were perfectly cleaned, the glue nubs and the suspension of the needle carrier would be damaged, as would the use of aggressive liquid cleaners.
The FLUX-Sonic vibration cleaner, on the other hand, operates at a low frequency. The circuit and mechanics are designed to have a three-dimensional vibration on the needle, ensuring that any dirt particles are removed. The frequency is precisely tuned in such a way that damage to the adhesive or suspension is excluded – but the cleaning result is maximum. The deflections are far from the values of the actual sampling. The movement of the needle thus corresponds only to a fraction of the load of the play-off process.
A liquid is required to transfer the vibration from the device to the needle. This has an additional, gentle cleaning effect and is produced on an isopropanol basis. After application, it evaporates without residue. Flux fluid is applied on a specially designed pad made of the finest PE fibers. Already these fibers produce a capillary effect, which is very similar to the effect of a liquid, due to their number and the resulting density. In combination with FLUX-Fluid, the result is a perfect combination that transmits the vibration and absorbs the dirt at the same time. The application is recommended before each play.

The result
The cleaning process takes only 15 seconds, then the optimum is already reached. The scanning capability of the pickup system is improved. Less abrasion also increases the lifespan of the needle. Scanning noise is significantly minimized. Soundfully, the difference is outstanding. Both distortions and annoying side noises have largely disappeared. Playback has become much more dynamic and enjoyable. Unpleasant tips are no longer present and even the largest controls are rendered without distortion. The frequency range seems to be extended, especially in the bass and altitude range. As well as cleaning the needle, the cleaning of the record is of course also very important. Make sure that records are as clean as possible. A Flux-Hifi device is already in development.

The vinyl dry cleaner is equipped with a sticky bottom, so it's easy to handle on a record player. Thanks to the ground cable, the adjustable Vinyl Trockenreinigungsarm eliminates static charge.

Features
•Gently cleans your vinyl while playing
•Follows the grooves
•Heavy weight base for secure placement
•Uni-pivot design
•Easy setup
•Suitable for Primary, Essential and Debut turntables
•Elegant looks
•Durable materials
•Brush made of natural hair

Technical Specifications
•Weight: 430 g
•Arm-length: 226 mm
•Arm material: Aluminium
•Brush: Hair

Not only the care of your records, but also that of the turntable needle makes a significant contribution to extending the life of vinyl and increasing the sound quality. With our carbon fibre needle cleaning brush, we offer you an important tool that helps you cleaning the record player needle effortlessly. The brush removes dust and dirt and prevents static charging of the needle. We recommend regular cleaning.

The Vinyl Care by HHV product series stands for best quality and an excellent price-performance ratio. The care products for records have been specially developed for the needs of passionate vinyl lovers and come in stylish Vinyl Care packaging.

With our Velvet Brush, we offer vinyl lovers an indispensable tool for cleaning records: The high- quality anti-static brush is equipped with a velvet surface that allows you to gently remove even the finest dust particles. Regular use ensures a significant reduction of cracking and crackling noises and thus a permanently high sound quality. The transparent plastic lid protects against pressure points in the velvet, and a needle brush is included.

Like all products of our Vinyl Care by HHV series, the velvet brush comes in stylish packaging and is a great gift for passionate record collectors.

With the combination of carbon and velvet brush, Vinyl Care by HHV offers you an all-round carefree package and thus an indispensable tool for every record lover. The carbon fibre brush has an antistatic effect and removes dust particles even from deep grooves. The velvet brush is a particularly gentle cleaning brush that gently removes dirt without any pressure.

So you always have the right brush at hand to care for your vinyl treasures before each playback so that you can enjoy a high sound quality permanently.

All Vinyl Care products come in a stylish packaging and are ideal as a gift idea for record collectors.

Our record cleaning spray is the perfect complement to our brushes and microfiber cloths. The cleaning solution comes in a handy pump spray bottle that you use to apply a small amount of the spray directly to the record. Grease, dust, dirt and fingerprints are gently removed and can be easily wiped off using the high- quality microfiber cleaning cloth in the bottle lid.

Important: This spray is not suitable for cleaning shellac plate!

Vinyl Care by HHV stands for innovative record care at an excellent price-performance ratio. The spray is a nice gift idea for record collectors.

Filling quantity: 200 ml

Our Microfibre Cleaning Cloth is an extremely absorbent, high-quality and washable cloth for lint-free cleaning of LPs, CDs, Blu-Rays and all kinds of surfaces like glass, plastic or metal. With the cloth made of polyester and polyamide you can remove dirt particles with one wipe. The playback quality of sound and image carriers can thus be preserved and improved. Like all Vinyl Care by HHV products, the microfibre cloth convinces with best quality at an attractive price and comes in a stylish packaging.

Regular cleaning of a record ensures consistently good sound quality. Our carbon fibre brush is a practical must-have for record care and cleaning.

With the carbon fibre brush from our Vinyl Care by HHV series you clean your LPs before each playback. To do this, hold the brush without pressure over the rotating record.

The carbon fibres remove fine dust particles from the vinyl grooves. In addition, thanks to the antistatic effect, the record is prevented from attracting dust from the air.

The aluminum housing forms the handle; the folding handle prevents the fibres from bending during storage.

AT617A - CARTRIDGE STYLUS CLEANER
- Specially formulated polyurethane gel removes dirt particles from stylus
- Gel remains tacky for years
- Surface is washable for repeated use

Roll this fresh scented glob of goo along the direction of the vinyl record grooves to safely remove dust and other debris without scratching.

vinyl cleaning gel:
• Dimensions: 6,35 cm (l), 6,35 cm (w), 7 cm (h)
• Weight: 160 gram gel

The FLUX-Hifi VINYL-BRUSH is designed to free the record on the turntable from surface dust and static charging. A completely new design combines velvet pads with an integrated carbon brush. The special office ensures a flat cleaning of the plate surface, dust particles are completely removed. The carbon brush prevents static charging of the record. How crackling and crackling noises are minimized and prevents further dusting of the record. Only when the LP is free of dust can the pickup system control the record without noise and Scan distortions. For cleaning the needle, we recommend the FLUX-Sonic, the innovative electronic needle cleaner.

• special Office for Record Cleaning
• gentle dust removal
• integrated carbon brush
• prevents static charging
• ergonomic housing
• Combination of velvet and carbon fiber brushes
• Weight: 45 g
• Dimensions: 11,5 x 5 x 3,5 cm

The carbon fiber brush is primarily used to remove static from the record. Here it is very important that the fiber and the aluminum housing are electrically connected and the aluminum is not coated, otherwise the static dissipation cannot be realized.

The velvet takes the dust from the surface. Our velvet has a pile height of 1.2mm, the fiber is a multifilament yarn with a high basis weight of 500g/lfm.

The FLUX-Turbo is a unique, completely newly developed device to quickly and easily free the record from dust and dirt. The Vinyl Turbo combines a carbon brush with an integrated, extremely powerful suction system.

After more than a year of development, we at Flux HiFi are now presented with the FLUX-Turbo. A plate brush with integrated suction. Sounds simple, but it isn’t.

The enemy of record reproduction is dust. This consists of many components. Silicates, polymers, organic substances, everything is contained. With a plate washing machine that works with a fluid, I get most of it cleaned, even release agent residues are removed. But what then? As soon as the valuable disc is put on, the dust falls on the record like snow. This creates some problems. Particles and hair settle on the needle, making scanning virtually impossible. For this purpose, the dust particles on the plate constantly cause enormous crackling noises, which lead to considerable distortions.

With a commercially available plate brush, the dust is collected, but with the exception of a few coarse particles that the brush absorbs, it is rather pressed into the groove floor and distributed, the Flux Turbo quickly provides a remedy. The suction force is so strong that almost all particles are sucked in, already in 1-2 revolutions.

The interior of the turbo is very complex. In order to achieve a well-usable suction force in this small, lightweight housing, each item had to be specially developed. From the fan wheel geometry to the shape of the suction channel, it has been optimized where it went. At the slightly inclined suction channel end you can easily see the integrated guidelines, which ensure that the whole surface is evenly extracted. An elaborate filter construction, the cartridge of which can be easily replaced, absorbs the dirt. The capacity ranges far beyond 100 applications, as well as the durability of the batteries.

Everything was thought of here. Even the velvet skids, which ensure that the surface of the record is not damaged, are easy to replace.

The brush insert made of real carbon fibers is additionally grounded, so that the sound patter is removed from the static charge, which attracts even more dust. The large contact strip under the switch is responsible for this. This is electrically connected to the conductive brush fibers.

The effect on playback is surprisingly strong. The sound seems liberated. Even complex music with strong controls is played back much less distortionally. Scanning noises, previously characteristic of analogue playback, are reduced by up to 50 by the suction before hearing. This is not about achieving clinically pure reproduction, but to get everything that is contained on the record out optimally. And that’s a lot. More than one dared to hope !

Simplicity is crucial when using the Flux Turbo. Quickly sucked over the plate and the pleasure can start. Hearing better records than ever before !

The FLUX-Hifi Vinyl-Turbo is a unique, completely newly developed device to quickly and easily free the record from dust and dirt. The Vinyl Turbo combines a carbon brush with an integrated, extremely powerful suction system.
For this purpose, a special cyclone with replaceable filter was developed, which makes it possible to realize a strong suction performance despite the small housing size (dimension 125 x 122 x 64mm).
Surface dust, as well as the dirt that sits deep in the groove, is extracted without residue within a few revolutions.

Only when the LP is free of dust can the pickup system scan the record without interference and distortion.

With the Turbo, a new era in record maintenance has begun.

• cleans and maintains your valuable records
• works without liquid and without additives
• quick and easy to use on the turntable
• increases the life of the plate and needle
• increases sound quality
• Filter cartridge and sliding skids available in a cheap double pack
• MADE IN GERMANY
• 3-year warranty
• Weight 229 g
• Size: 11,5 x 14 x 6 cm

A freshly-cleaned vinyl record has so much more to offer: more information, more detail and better sound. That's why audio experts advocate cleaning not only your latest flea market finds but also your brand new LPs fresh from the press.
Clearaudio's smart matrix SILENT record cleaning machine combines scrupulous cleaning with oh-so-gentle handling of your precious vinyl collection. No more dust, dirt or chemical pressing residues. And, as its name suggests, this 'vinyl whisperer' comes with an exceptionally quiet operating mode. What's more, in its new enhanced edition the smart matrix SILENT is smarter than ever, sporting a raft of intelligent upgrades.

- The multi-functional cleaning arm deftly handles cleaning fluid application as well as suction, and is easily adjustable to any size of vinyl or shellac record.
- To start the cleaning process, simply swing the arm into place. No need to even press a button.
- Key components such as the motor, pump, cleaning fluid reservoir and waste fluid tank are now identical to those in our top-of-range ‘Professional’ model.
- Selecting functions and features is more intuitive and effortless than ever, thanks to new high quality, tactile push buttons for all controls.
- For ease of maintenance and transport the cleaning arm can be removed without the need for tools.
- The smart matrix SILENT is now available in a choice of silver or black, and is supplied with a matching universal clamp designed to hold any size of vinyl or shellac record securely in place.

Technical Specifications:
CONSTRUCTION PRINCIPLE
• Bi-directional rotation of the platter
• Integrated fluid application
• Very rigid chassis
• Included record clamp and single adapter
• Multifunctional cleaning arm for LPs, EPs and singles
• Easy controls

POWER CONSUMPTION
• Max. consumption: Approx. 300 watts
• Off mode: 0 watt (by switching off at the rear of the machine)

WEIGHT Approx. 10.6 kg
DIMENSIONS (W/D/H in mm) Approx. 345 × 345 × 235 (with record clamp) / Approx. 345 × 345 × 250 (with dustcover)
WARRANTY 3 years*
* Provided the warranty card is fully completed and returned to Clearaudio within 2 weeks of purchase.

Manual: https://clearaudio.de/_assets/_pdf/manuals/cleaning/CA_smart%20matrix%20SILENT_E+D.pdf?d=1671461176