Anyone out there own a Clearaudio Double Matrix Pro Sonic?

@mulveling , thanks for the info. I had a problem with a new Clearaudio cartridge and Musical Surroundings responded beautifully to that so I am very comfortable dealing with them, a big plus. I particularly like that it does not recycle the fluid. It uses fresh fluid for each cleaning.

@lewm , The VPI Cyclone only does one side at a time. It's claim to fame is that it is bi directional. The plater will spin in either direction. It claims to be the only record cleaner to do that but, the Double Matrix has been doing that for several years. Mulveling lost a liquid pump at 4 years but it was repaired by Musical Surroundings I guess under warranty? Anybody else have one fail?

1- Pre-wash dirty used LP’s in the sink, using a paint edging brush and one of the label protector/handle devices sold on ebay for under $20.

2- After cleaning and vacuuming one LP side on a VPI, place a cork or rubber coaster (with a center hole cut into it) under the LP when flipping it over to do the second side.

Most of my vinyl has been kept in very good shape, I never buy filthy used records.

I am still amazed at what an incredible job my VPI Cyclone does, and for the record it is also bi-directional.I don't obsess with flipping the record over onto a "dirty " mat because the vinyl would have to be dripping crud for that to be an issue IMO.

My HW17 almost certainly predates the Clearaudio RCMs and is bidirectional too. You don’t need to buy the Cyclone for that feature.

The Project vacuum cleaning machines (two models, priced at around $499 and $699) are also bidirectional, AND have an LP platform the size of the label, for those who don’t want the full-size VPI-style platter.

I don’t know about the Project, but the VPI HW-17 (discontinued, but available used for under a grand) is built to last forever (except for the acrylic wand; replace it with the optional Delrin).