Frank that's interesting that you think the clearaudio sounds quieter/better, I wonder if you like the sound of your cleaning fluid, based on what Myles has been writing. What type of stylus do you have? I have a small line diamond and the sound was so much better than my vpi that I am recleaning my whole collection!! Much more detail on acoustic instruments, OK maybe not much more, but very noticeable increase in decay and air around the notes.
I actually bought some replacement Lips, still have drops on 1/10 records, mostly very thick and very thin. I will move them all the way to the right. I have also noticed the underside of the lips gets a little black after about 15-20 records, wipes right clean. I have been using 4.5L of fluid, should I be using less? I think they have ironed out the reliability issues though, this machine is a work horse. I have done 150+ records in under 2 weeks!! Would have taken forever with the vpi! Still I hate no 45's and 10 inches.