What Cleaning Machine?

I also second the RRL + Buggtussel Vinyl-Zyme recommendation. Vinyl Zyme is especially good at reducing sharp clicks and pops.

Thanks for all the suggestions. Guess you must be careful what you wish for. Went in with a VPI 16.5 budget and am now enticed by the logic and recommendations for the Loricraft. Suppose Junior could pay for his own college textbooks for a couple of semesters! Maybe some kind soul must part with a gently used one.

I'll echo the Loricraft recommendations. High build quality, easy to use, simple to maintain. The focused vacuum of the Loricraft yields more effective cleaning than an open slot wand like those found on the VPI or NittyGritty.

I consider it a component that expands my enjoyment of my record collection and measure its value accordingly. Besides the Loricraft, there is no other component in my system I truly regret not purchasing sooner.

Alas, they are rarely seen on the used market. If Junior can get those ISBN numbers maybe *he* can shop the used market. ;-)

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Loricraft (best cleaner and a pleasure to operate.... incredibly quiet compared to other cleaners and worth every penny.
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Use in combination with RRL super vinyl wash in combination with Heavy Duty cleaner, Premier (to remove mold release compound),and Bugtussel Vinyl-Zyme for older or poorly stored records.
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Rgds,
Larry

Sorry to disagree, but I think the VPI will be fine. I agree the Loricraft is a pleasure to use and Terry only lives 10miles away, so I need to be careful, but I don't think it gets Lps much cleaner. Careful technique and a good cleaning solution(I use L'art du Son with distilled water afterwards), is much more important than which macine you use. Buy a new or 2nd hand VPI, or Moth as I did in the UK and spend the difference on vinyl.