Comments on: Audio Desk Systeme Gläss Vinyl Cleaner Premium Review: How Clean Is $3,599 Clean?

By: Ian White

Ian White — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:55:39 +0000

Abdo,

Fair enough but the HG01 is still readily available at its asking price and very popular. I went from $79 to $599 to $3,500. I’ve added something about the HG05 (which I’ve yet to use personally) but also explained the differences between the Audio Desk and it. I’m not sure that it confuses people at all. I explained rather clearly who the Audio Desk is aimed at. I’ll see if I can get the HG05 in for review in a few months.

Appreciate the feedback.

By: Abdo Abdala

Abdo Abdala — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:29:40 +0000

I think the article deserves a revision; I own an HG05 and it’s fantastic. I don’t understand why the HG01 was included—it’s a machine from four or five years ago… that could confuse a lot of people into spending 3,500 when they could get a good solution for 800.

By: Ian White

Ian White — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:56:25 +0000

In reply to Randal P. Coltrane.

Randal,

It’s very hard to review a product like this without getting a lot of criticism but I wanted to be totally transparent and cut the naysayers off at the pass. It’s a very good product that does what they advertise. I’ve never tried the other machines that offer similar cleaning technology but all of them offer their own secret sauce. I will say that the noise difference is actually quite significant. This machine is rather quiet compared to anything else that I’ve tried or seen in stores. It is not cheap but if you have a big collection, it’s actually a solid investment.

By: Randal P. Coltrane

Randal P. Coltrane — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:46:10 +0000

I’m sure you will get torched online for this review but I applaud your honesty and for not turning this into a “this is the greatest thing ever” piece of audiofool slop.

I’m more inclined to buy this now.