Record cleaning machine advise, want to buy,"HELP"

Excellent suggestions Rushton. I think that you and i probably have very similar "cleaning procedures" given your comments. Sean
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I have a VPI 16.5 and like it. Good cleaner, very sturdy and stable. I agree, it's nice to have a solid platter under the record should any good scrubbing be needed--and the motor is torquey (sp?) enough to take it, too.

It is noisy, unfortunately, and so are the Nittys. Someone above said they found the VPI ugly; I personally think it's elegance through simplicity. I don't care for the awkward Nitty look...to each his own, I say!

Ray, Were have you been? Your MIA, Your probobly doing the same thing as me, listenin to audio gear.... When will you get the VPI? let me know how you like it, Im waiting your feedback before I buy. Rob

Hi, Sean. We probably do have similar cleaning routines: I use Disc Doctor fluid and brushes and use the VPI RCM to vacuum off a double rinse with distilled water. For years, I used one of the home brew alcohol-based fluids and was a skeptic about Disc Doctor. Then I experienced a not-subtle demonstration of the benefits of the Disc Doctor fluids on one of my "clean" LPs, courtesy of Lloyd Walker, and I've become a convert. The benefits are huge. See my last post to the "What's on your turntable tonight" thread for the most recent reminder of the benefits.
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?gmusi&1078448878

Cheers!
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