Analogis Clean - Wet cleaning arm set - Wet runner

The Analogis wet cleaning arm can be used with virtually any turntable, regardless of brand, age or drive concept. It is positioned on a stand next to the turntable and requires no tonearm connection of its own. The only requirements are sufficient space alongside the deck and the ability to position the arm at the correct angle to the record surface.

Technically it is possible — various DIY recipes circulate in the analogue community, typically based on distilled water, isopropyl alcohol and a drop of wetting agent. However, we strongly recommend the Analogis Superclean fluid, as it is specifically formulated for this system: it leaves no residue in the groove, contains no chemical antistatics that could accumulate over time, and is optimally matched to the brush head materials. Home-mixed solutions can in the worst case cause deposits that are difficult to remove afterwards.

Wet playing loosens dirt and deposits from the groove and redistributes them — ideally the felt runner picks them up. However, a small proportion of these particles remain in the groove in trace amounts and settle differently when dry than on an untreated record. When the record is subsequently played dry, the stylus reads these deposits as surface noise that was previously inaudible during wet play. Anyone wishing to switch between wet and dry playback should thoroughly clean the record first using a record cleaning machine or another professional method.

The fluid flow must be carefully adjusted: too little and the cleaning effect is absent; too much and the fluid can run under the record label or into the turntable. The aim is a uniformly narrow, moist strip covered by the brush width, with the stylus running in the centre — the record surface should be moist, not wet. The flow rate can be fine-tuned at the brush head. Once adjusted once or twice, the system typically runs very reliably.

Yes. The Analogis wet cleaning arm is dimensionally equivalent to the legendary Lenco wet-play arm. Anyone who still has original Lenco brush tips can use them on the Analogis without an adapter. This is also a practical advantage for users who want to replace their brush head after extended use: spare parts are easier to source, and experienced users can draw on a proven ecosystem.

On the contrary — when used correctly, wet playing protects both the diamond and the vinyl. The fluid acts as a lubricant and cooling medium: it reduces the frictional heat generated during stylus contact, thereby considerably reducing mechanical wear on both the stylus tip and the groove wall. According to the manufacturer, the wear reduction is at least 50 per cent. The key conditions are using the right fluid in the right amount — and ensuring the arm is correctly adjusted so that the brush glides evenly across the record surface without downward pressure.

This depends on the flow rate set and the frequency of use. With economical dosing, 250 ml is sufficient for many dozens of record sides. Analogis Superclean is available separately as a refill bottle. We recommend keeping a spare bottle on hand so that a listening session is never interrupted by an empty reservoir.