best value - record cleaning machine

I know this is an old thread. But I feel there is a new worthy mention to add to this discussion. 

Project VS-C is now on the market! Cheaper than VPI 16.5, and to my thinking it's a better machine! I owned a 16.5 and liked it, but it got a bad leak. So I recently bought the VS-C and could not be happier! A very well made machine that solves many of the issues with the other brands. Solid, heavy and quality feel to it. And I can clean records faster with it! 

I wrote a review of it in the review section if anyone cares to read it.

I purchased a Project VC-S about a month ago. Compared it to the VPI 16.5 and a Music Hall forget model. The Project is a very well built RCM and cleans excellent. Its about 2 times faster than the VPI as it makes  1 rotation in 2 seconds and the vacuum is just as strong if not stronger than VPI. great RCM built to last. Best $500 I spent in a long time.

Thank you mktracy! And it's quieter too! Goes in both directions, just everything about it is well thought out. Love my Project VS-C! 

Hey alpha_gt your welcome my man. I love my VC-S!! just ordered some new strips and the 7" arm.

I am using a n Okki Nokki.  This is my second one as the first leaked almost right out of the box. The second one doesn't leak but is a bit louder when using the vacuum.

I am pleased with how it cleans and works.  I found varying the surfactant used enables me to really clean those old 70's era records I buy on EBay or Discogs.

I also enjoy being able to wash and dry a record before playing it.

I'd buy another one unless somehow I came across something that worked better and was a little cheaper.