When you guys talk about vacuum tubes, I assume you are talking about them with the mounting pillar? That way, you can have a couple of different wands mounted and swap them out in seconds- I color code them, one for cleaning fluid, one for water rinse. Otherwise, agree with Lewm- it is good practice to keep any brushes, pad, applicators, etc. that come in contact with the record surface as clean as possible. I rinse my brushes repeatedly while cleaning.
VPI HW17 vs Loricraft PRC4 Deluxe
So, I have been rolling along for years quite happily with my VPI HW17. I am aware of its "issues" (noise and the danger that the velvet pad on the vacuum bar will trap and smear dirt). But I clean LPs in my basement, far from either of my audio systems and where noise is not an issue, and I take precautions to avoid the velvet pad problem. Recently, however, I have been offered the opportunity to pick up the Loricraft at a very nice price, I must admit I am tempted, even though I was not shopping for a new RCM, at all. This is an appeal to anyone out there who has some experience with both machines or who has a reasoned opinion; should I go for the Loricraft? I would then have to sell my HW17, and I don't look forward to the issues associated with doing that. I tried out the Loricraft last night; it's got it's own set of quirks for sure.
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