Record Cleaning Machines

pelhamplace
pelhamplace Posts: 111
in 2 Channel Audio
I'm thinking of stepping up to a record cleaning machine. I've been looking at used VPI 16.5 machines. Does anyone have experience with this machine?
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  • classic carl
    classic carl Posts: 652
    I've had one for many years. Best investment I ever made to upgrade my vinyl experience. I've cleaned over a thousand records with mine. Buy a used one if you can. I could easily sell mine ror what I paid for it over 10 years ago.
    Main System:
    Proton AA-1150 ~ Yamaha C-4 ~ Furman Elite-15 DMi ~ Sennheiser HD600 ~ Monitor Audio Silver RS8 & FB210 ~ Martin Logan Dynamo ~ Teac R-919X ~ Marantz CD5003 ~ Squeezebox Classic ~ Music Hall dac25.2 ~ Dual 1229/Acutex M312 III STR ~ Music Hall mmf-5.1/Goldring 1012GX ~ Music Hall Cruise Control 2.0

    Home Theater:
    Yamaha RX-V800 ~ Furman Elite-15 DMi ~ Marantz DV6001 ~ EPI M90 ~ Polk Audio RT35i ~ CS400i ~ (2) Polk Audio PSW450
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  • displayname
    displayname Posts: 1,149
    I haven't used the VPI 16.5, but it's one of the best reviewed RCMs of all time. I went with the Pro-ject VC-S2 Alu, but I was down to that or the 16.5.
    Analog: MoFi MasterTracker > MoFi UltraDeck > Sutherland 20/20
    Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
    MastersounD Dueventi > Rosso Fiorentino Certaldo or Arcam rHead > Hifiman HE4XX
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    I purchased a used 16.5 years ago, I've cleaned 100's of LP's and it's going strong. Only thing I've done it is install a longer Drain Tube to reach a collection jug. "If" you acquire one, clamp the Drain Tube when cleaning. This allows the most powerful suction on the LP surface. Only open the Tube to drain about every 8-10 LP's.

    Good Luck! If one is serious about Vinyl, you NEED a good RCM.

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,657
    Okki Nokki user, highly recommended.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • displayname
    displayname Posts: 1,149
    F1nut wrote: »
    Okki Nokki user, highly recommended.
    I looked at the Okki Nokki One pretty closely because from a feature/price standpoint they are really in a class on their own. But the unknown ship dates caused by their production/COVID delays turned me off.
    But if anyone is in a position to wait, the One does look like a smart design.
    Analog: MoFi MasterTracker > MoFi UltraDeck > Sutherland 20/20
    Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
    MastersounD Dueventi > Rosso Fiorentino Certaldo or Arcam rHead > Hifiman HE4XX
    Discogs
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  • pelhamplace
    pelhamplace Posts: 111
    Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated!!
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