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Conclusion

It may be my imagination, but I actually think that records sound better—more like fresh vinyl—cleaned via the Double Matrix than they do via the Matrix. It could be the cross-contamination thing; it could be superior brushes or vacuuming; it could be wishful thinking, although I kind of doubt it. After all these years of playing with record-cleaning machines, I think I can tell when an LP sounds “clean” and when it sounds “closer to new.” To my ear, records cleaned on the Double Matrix sound closer to new. As a result, ever since acquiring the Double Matrix I’ve been cleaning up a storm, which, trust me, is not my usual habit.

Now for the bad news. All of this incredible technology and convenience costs. The Double Matrix is a $5200 accessory. However, if you are heavily invested in vinyl, I cannot think of a better way to spend your money.