Having not had the opportunity to audition this product prior to purchasing I was wondering what people who have owned and used this record cleaning system over the years might have to say about it. Is it worth the investment?
Regarding the cost issue. I have found a gently used, in excellent condition, VPI 16.5 with a gallon of cleaning liquid for $275.00. It appears this is a deal I should not pass on. Rick
. @ $ 275.00, I would buy a 16.5 in a hearbeat. Grab it before it is gone. You need a record cleaning machine and this is the best deal you will find. . Rgds, Larry .
Short answer: yea. I don't believe there is any debate left to quibble about weather or not to own a record vacuum cleaner either from the point of view for playing a quiet record or preserving that record for future playing imo. What is your record collection worth?! The only question is which one to buy. For me Harry Weisfeld's HW-16.5 is a bargain and supports an ample cleaning regiment. I find even the brand new Classic records seem to be smeared with enough mold release residue to constitute an immediate cleaning before ever playing. I can hear the difference and to my ears it is equivalent to a sizable phono amp upgrade.
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