Audiophilepure

Just like the A10, the A8 has a generally balanced signature with exceptional technical abilities. And I expected the laws of diminishing returns to fully kick in before I heard the A10. But once the A10 replaced the A8 in my chain, it was especially the detailing and rendering where the A10 left its sibling behind.

The DMP-A10 produces a more expansive and higher resolved sound, where everything appears more polished. It’s like there’s a veil lifted from the A8 to the A10. With the DMP-A10 you get finer details and a more precise sound from top to bottom. Every note appears with higher accuracy, finer texture and on a blacker background.

However, when your catalog starts getting into the multiple hundreds, cleaning time and efficiency start becoming important factors and this is where ultrasonic record cleaners become more appealing. I’ve seen all sorts of DIY and consumer ultrasonic record cleaning systems, but I’ve never had the opportunity to personally mess with any of them. I had heard of the Degritter record cleaner before, having seen their displays at various audio shows, and after speaking with the company, they sent along their Degritter Mark II for me to try out and evaluate.