Audio Desk Systeme Wet Filter

The Audio Desk Systeme Wet Filter is the filter element that captures the loosened dirt from the Vinyl Cleaner record cleaning machine's cleaning bath.

Everything the ultrasound and rollers pull out of the groove ends up in the water – and from there in the filter. Once it's saturated, the dirt migrates back onto the record with the next wash cycle. A fresh filter is therefore the cheapest way to keep results consistent.

Why replace the wet filter regularly?

Because a cleaning machine with a tired filter eventually just redistributes dirt. You won't notice it immediately in the sound, but rather in the water clouding faster and the records no longer running quite as smoothly. Replacing the filter takes a minute and restores the original state – there's no cheaper way to maintain a machine of this class.

When is a replacement due?

That depends on the quantity and condition of your records. Straight talk: if you mainly wash new pressings, one filter lasts a long time; if you're working through flea-market stock, you'll replace it noticeably more often. Rule of thumb: if the bath water clouds visibly faster than before, it's time for the filter.

Our verdict

A wear part that's easy to forget – and exactly why one should always be sitting in the cupboard. If you wash a lot, you're better off with the 10-pack. Not sure if yours is still up to the job? Describe what the water looks like to us at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil – we'll tell you whether a replacement is worth it.

Technical Data

• Function: dirt filter for the cleaning bath
• Compatible: Audio Desk Vinyl Cleaner (Premium / Pro / Pro X)
• Wear part: yes
• Available as: 1 piece or 10 pieces
• Included: wet filter in the chosen quantity

Frequently asked questions

How often do you need to replace the wet filter?

There's no fixed interval – what matters is how many and how dirty the records are that you wash. A good indicator is the bath water: if it clouds noticeably faster than before, the filter is saturated. With heavy use, it's worth keeping a small stock.

What happens if you don't replace the wet filter?

The loosened dirt stays in the circuit and settles back onto the record with the next wash. The machine keeps running, but the result gradually gets worse – and you end up looking for the problem in the wrong place.

Why buy the wet filter from HD Zürisee?

Because we keep Audio Desk consumables permanently in stock and tell you which parts genuinely need regular replacement given your washing habits. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil is an authorized specialist retailer – advice by phone, WhatsApp or email.

Goes well with

Find concentrate, rollers and the complete maintenance kit in the Audio Desk Systeme collection, further care products in record cleaning, and everything around the groove in everything vinyl.