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Record Cleaning Machine- Keith Monks or Loricraft?

In researching Loricraft RCMs I have come across Keith Monks RCMs, which have been back in production since 2008. These two brands operate on the same principle, and both appear to be of good quality. Is one better than the other?

There is a local Keith Monks distributor in my city, but not Loricraft (which would have to be ordered from out of country), thus reducing the cost difference between the two brands.

Can anyone comment on the merits of the Keith Monks Omni or Classic vs. Loricraft?
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toronto416 OP
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Does the excellent build quality of Keith Monks RCMs apply to the current production models (ie post 2008) as compared to those made while he was still alive (ie before 2005)?

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jfrech
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hi yes,I think so...some of the components are better (like the suction pump)
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syntax
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Does the excellent build quality of Keith Monks RCMs apply to the current production models (ie post 2008) as compared to those made while he was still alive (ie before 2005)?

I met Jonathan Monks 2 years ago at a Demo and he showed me the RCM. from my memory I think, yes, same parts inside, the new wood finish is much nicer, specially the red one (but that was a limited model).
toronto416 OP
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Many thanks for the excellent information. It is facinating to me in this day and age to be discussing the fine points of current production high-end vinyl cleaning machines!
Apparently the pump used by Keith Monks is made for kidney dialysis machines. So, going from removing impurities in the blood stream to cleaning impurities in vinyl records - both essential analog functions.
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I had some friends over a few weeks ago. We listened to a few lps that I had cleaned with mofi enzyme and pure rise. Then used one pass of Monks Discovery and then the Monks to vacuum it off.

It's like a getting a new cartridge...that much more info gets presented...

Tone Audio has review both the Loricraft and the Monks Ruby (the model i have).
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