Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaner

"Recommended" – Hi-Fi Choice

Quiet, Safe, Thorough Cleaning for Records of All Sizes

A freshly-cleaned vinyl record has so much more to offer. It gives you 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 Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent cleaning process is very easy to use and while not entirely silent, is certainly one of the quietest I have used," reports an April 21, 2020 review in England's Hi-Fi Choice magazine, which awards the Smart Matrix Silent "Recommended" honors. "It’s more expensive than some record cleaning machines we’ve seen, but its build quality and ease of use make it a worthwhile investment for any serious vinyl collector."

Easy and Intuitive Operation

Operation is easy and intuitive. To start the cleaning process, simply swing the arm into place. There is no need to even press a button. Selecting functions and features is exceptionally intuitive and effortless, thanks to new high quality, tactile push buttons for all controls.

The multi-functional cleaning arm deftly handles cleaning fluid application as well as suction and is easily adjustable to clean any size record, whether it is vinyl or shellac. For ease of maintenance and transport the cleaning arm can be removed without the need for tools.

Trickle-Down Technology from Smart Matrix Professional Model

Key technology components of the Smart Matrix Silent, including the motor, pump, cleaning fluid reservoir, and waste fluid tank, are identical to those in Clearaudio's top-of-the-line Smart Matrix Professional model.

The Smart Matrix Silent comes with a matching universal clamp designed to hold any size of vinyl or shellac record securely in place.

Product Features

Record cleaning machine for vinyl or shellac records
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
Exceptionally quiet operating mode
Easy to use – swing the arm into place to start record cleaning
Key components such as the motor, pump, cleaning fluid reservoir and waste fluid tank are identical to flagship "Professional" model
Tactile push buttons for all controls.
Cleaning arm can be removed without the need for tools.
Comes with matching universal clamp designed to hold any size record in place

Product Specs

Power Consumption: Max. consumption: 250 Watt; Off mode: 0 Watt (by switching off at the rear of the machine)
Dimensions (W/D/H): Approx. 13.58" x 13.58" x 9.25" (with record clamp)
Approx. 13.58" x 13.58" x 9.65" (with optional dustcover, sold separately) Weight: Approx. 23.2 lbs.

"...the great thing about cleaning vinyl records is that every single one, no matter how clean it might appear beforehand, benefits: it sounds more differentiated, the playback is more spatial and undistorted. The micro dust is removed from frequently played records, which brings hidden details to light. And the Smart Matrix Silent does all this without any roaring volume or screeching."

- Matthias Böde, Stereo Magazine, October 28, 2020

"Recommended" – Hi-Fi Choice

"The Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent cleaning process is very easy to use and while not entirely silent, is certainly one of the quietest I have used. At £1,375 plus £125 for the optional dust cover, it’s more expensive than some record cleaning machines we’ve seen, but its build quality and ease of use make it a worthwhile investment for any serious vinyl collector."

- Hi-Fi Choice, April 21, 2020