Record Cleaning Machines - VPI vs. Nitty Gritty

Between VPI HW 16.5 and Nitty Gritty 2.5FI, which one do you prefer, and why?

gundam9111-12-2001 7:02pm

team212 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 250 posts 11-12-2001 at 10:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hi--The upcoming 'both sides now' vertical cleaning Clearaudio machine might be another alternative to consider--for one as in the VPI, you do not put a cleaned side on to a contaminated mat when the reverse is to be cleaned. I believe Jan 02 release date-- est German RRP 2500DM. I'm going with this one. Des
alexc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 265 posts 11-13-2001 at 02:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've owned both, and I must say I prefer the VPI 17F. Easier to use oveerall and, if you clean a lot of records, won't overheat on you. The ability to spin the LP both ways is a nice touch, too. I DO wish the fit -n- finish and quality of construction were better..but functionally it can't be faulted.
brianw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 373 posts 11-13-2001 at 03:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If someone built a better fit and finish machine, nobody would pay for it, would they? Is there a market for a decent RCM at a higher retail price?