Record Cleaning Machines


My LP collection is growing. As I invest more and more, I realize the need for a proper record cleaner. Once again I ask the council for suggestions. My budget is flexible, but let’s say $1000 max. 
Thanks 🙏 
andrewkelley
Record doctor seems adequate for 299...I use a different fluid with it though along with a better brush etc...if u don't mind spinning record ur self, then it's quite good.
What you want/need depends on what records you buy and how much work you want to do in order to accomplish your goal of clean records.

My suggestion:

If you buy only new records you only need an US RCM

If you buy used records from random vendors you need a vacuum based RCM like VPI, or be willing to hand wash (spin clean)

If you like DIY and have room, an ebay/amazon put together US RCM is fine. If you want to drop the record in and have it cleaned and dried, it will cost more money for something more automatic.

I have a VPI vacuum RCM (for dirty records) and an Audio Deske US RCM for new records and used records cleaned by the VPI.
I highly suggest that you go and test drive these machines, if you have access to any.  They all have different attributes and frankly different noise levels.  Some are more manually intensive, others much more user friendly.  Lots of considerations.  Where are you going to put it.  If you are playing an LP or any music for that matter you don't want to be having a record cleaning machine overpowering the music with the noise it makes to clean a record.  Hint:  They all have a level of noise.  Also, some just don't clean that well.  Some clean two sides at once (preferrable) versus cleaning one side then turning it over to clean the 2nd side and getting it dirty and staticy again.  Go check them out.  Watch YouTube videos as well.  They are quite helpful.