best value - record cleaning machine

What are you guys using, I am looking for one.
Dont plan to spend money but need a pro machine to do the job well.

rapogee03-27-2009 6:52pm

jmcgrogan2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,346 posts 03-27-2009 at 08:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete VPI HW-16.5
schipo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,268 posts 03-27-2009 at 08:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I really think after listening to many die hard analog fans. That your best bet is to buy a shark steam cleaner and a cheapo and I mean cheapo thrift store Turntable and start to steam clean.
thorman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,262 posts 03-27-2009 at 09:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Under $50 Shark Steam Cleaner...Using the 4" attatchment,cleaning is simple and exceptionally clean.......
utahusker Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 44 posts 03-27-2009 at 09:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'd recommend any vacuum based cleaner. I had a VPI 16.5 and found a new Clear Audio Smart matrix on A'gon for $500. I sold my VPI for $400. The Clear Audio is built better and quieter than the 16.5, but still noisy. It's bidirectional also. Both machines achieve the same goal equally, I just like the build quality on the Clear Audio better. The reason I think the vacuum is necessary, is to remove all the crud to a separate tank with force, not just rinsing.