Vinyl Care

I just got a new turntable and cartridge after not having one for years.

I need a recommendation for a relatively inexpensive record cleaner.

I really never took proper care of my records,and would like some basic advice on how to keep them clean on a regular basis.

I also need some guidance on care and cleaning of my cartridge and stylus.My currant cartridge is a Rega exact.

Please know that I don't have a big collection of valuable records,just a bunch of old rock recordings amassed over the past 50 years.

I have started buying some new records,but only select prized albums that I have lost or have been worn out.

Thanks.

twangy5704-21-2025 3:14pm

audition__audio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,682 posts 04-21-2025 at 03:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I believe that Spin Clean makes a good, manual wet system. You will need to dry the vinyl after cleaning. Also needed will be a anti-static brush and a stylus cleaner. I clean all albums before playing with a wet system and then use the brush for the next 5 or so play before using wet again. You should be able to get all this for under $ 200.00. Nitty Gritty makes a very good wet vacuum, manual system for higher $.
bdp24 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,272 posts 04-21-2025 at 03:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You can get a Record Doctor V vacuum LP cleaning machine from Audio Advisor for $199.37. The best two hundred bucks you’ll ever spend! Far superior to the Spin Clean.
billstevenson Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 618 posts 04-21-2025 at 08:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mention must be made that VPI makes the most long lived record cleaning machines. While new ones start in $600 range they often turn up used for reasonable money. I have a VPI 16 which is old, but works great that I paid $75 for a couple of years ago. Things like that show up here on Audiogon if you are patient.