VPI 16.5 RCM Record Cleaning Machine

VPI 16.5 RCM Record Cleaning Machine

It is the newer version, has the rocker switches instead of the metal toggle switches. Works well. Very good condition. See pictures. Upgraded, hence this sale.

Extra new suction wand included. Owner manual, power cord, brush and original factory box and packaging.

$450 plus shipping. Paypal (add 3%) or USPS MO.

Pics will follow.

Comments

  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    This is a good deal for anyone looking to get into a high quality RCM! This is your huckleberry! GLWTS!
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,701
    PM Sent
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  • ecod123
    ecod123 Posts: 379
    edited August 2015
  • ecod123
    ecod123 Posts: 379
    MrBuhl wrote: »
    This is a good deal for anyone looking to get into a high quality RCM! This is your huckleberry! GLWTS!

    Thanks, MrBuhl!
  • ecod123
    ecod123 Posts: 379
    tratliff wrote: »
    PM Sent

    PM answered.
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,420
    I'm next on this...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
  • ecod123
    ecod123 Posts: 379
    I'm next on this...
    You got new PM.
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,420
    Did not get the PM, but I will let you know in the am
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,420
    Bump for a nice guy and a great rcm... Need to hold off because we need to redo the front of the house and a master bath.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
  • ecod123
    ecod123 Posts: 379
    Bump for a nice guy and a great rcm... Need to hold off because we need to redo the front of the house and a master bath.

    Thanks for letting me know. I understand. All the best on the remodel.
  • Is this still available?
  • ecod123
    ecod123 Posts: 379
    jcgriff wrote: »
    Is this still available?

    No. Sold.

  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,103
    I know it's sold but I'd like to know more about these things. How do these work? Is there a solution plus vacuum? Does it really clean an old record well?
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    Hi @xjghost - solution plus vacuum yes with what I would describe as a very light brushing action from a velvet like brush as it turns.

    And yes, it doesn't fix scratches, but in terms of taking your vinyl replay to the next level, nothing cleans like a vacuum record machine IMO. Old dusty pops and clicks are virtually eliminated in my experience.

    There are newer more expensive (and much slower from my research) cavitation based machines, but they're out of my price range.
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
    VA 2 Channel Focal Electra 926 speakers, Pass Labs X150.5 Amp, Eastern Electric MiniMax Preamp (Tutay mods), Eastern Electric Minimax CDP (Scott Nixon mods), Music Hall mmf 5.1 Turntable, Parks Audio Budgie Phono Pre , Audioengine B1 streamer, MIT S3 IC's / MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker Cables / PS Audio power cables
    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

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    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
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    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,103
    MrBuhl wrote: »
    Hi @xjghost - solution plus vacuum yes with what I would describe as a very light brushing action from a velvet like brush as it turns.

    And yes, it doesn't fix scratches, but in terms of taking your vinyl replay to the next level, nothing cleans like a vacuum record machine IMO. Old dusty pops and clicks are virtually eliminated in my experience.

    There are newer more expensive (and much slower from my research) cavitation based machines, but they're out of my price range.

    Thanks!
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
  • ecod123
    ecod123 Posts: 379
    edited October 2015
    MrBuhl wrote: »
    And yes, it doesn't fix scratches, but in terms of taking your vinyl replay to the next level, nothing cleans like a vacuum record machine IMO. Old dusty pops and clicks are virtually eliminated in my experience.

    xjghost, +1 to what MrBuhl said. Helps with new LPs too, for example, removing mold releasing chemical residue and manufacturing artifacts.

    Will probably prolong your stylus life too.

    Here's an instructive YouTube review on the 16.5 rcm. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pZB0oUJu-00