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What Cleaning Machine?

Have used a Nitty Gritty 1.5 for many years with OK results. Use their cleaning solution, as well. Probably time to consider an upgrade as many people have said the VPI cleaning machine is better - lower noise (cracks & pops).

Don't have any specific budget, but the VPI seems reasonable.

Also, what associated cleaning solutions do you use with good results?

Any suggestions are appreciated.
rballdude
jtimothya
612 posts
 
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. ;-)
cello
645 posts
 

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Rballdude
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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
david12
1,454 posts
 
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.
g_m_c
443 posts
 
I had a Moth for years. It cleaned nicely but I hated it. It was so damn loud I had to wear ear protection. The Loricraft is a no brainer for me. I can even clean a record while I am playing music. That is usualy the time you want to clean one. I will also say the Loricraft does a far better job of cleaning for me.
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