WTB: VPI record cleaner

strider
strider Posts: 2,568
edited August 2009 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
I know it may be a long shot, but I'm interested in buying a used VPI record cleaning machine. I'm not concerned with aesthetics as long as it functions correctly. Price range is basically anything cheaper then a new entry level Nitty Gritty unit, which is in the $300 range. Thanks in advance,
Ben
Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited February 2007
    sorry, but I have never seen a working unit sell for less than 300.00 rarely if ever do they come up in the flea market.

    Good Luck though and I guess you never know, I got mine off of Audiogon.

    RT1
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited February 2007
    I figured so, but always worth a shot. I can't swing a new one right now, but don't want to spend $300 on a model without a platter for the record.
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2007
    Save up the extra $$. It's worth it.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,766
    edited February 2007
    Every time there is one listed at Audiogon for less than $350, its a feeding frenzy and they are usually sold same day. There was one for $250 last week that was gone in minutes.
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,498
    edited February 2007
    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1176925810

    "(I also have a VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine that I will sell for $300. I think I can ship the 16.5 if necessary)."
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited February 2007
    Strider,

    If you want it move quickly, its a great price, if he had listed it seperately these usually go in one day or just hours.

    RT1
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  • Polk65
    Polk65 Posts: 1,405
    edited February 2007
    I plan on making a variation of this and was holding out for a DIY post.

    A 2" crevice tool from HomeDepot should do nicely with any standard wet/dry vac.

    Not sure what the results will be but maybe someone who has tried this will chime in.

    http://www.teresaudio.com/haven/cleaner/cleaner.html

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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited February 2007
    Thanks for the A-gon link and the advice, folks. I was out of town 'til today and must have missed out on the cleaner he had for sale. Still holding out hope, though. Haven't seen the tax return yet, so I am still without turntable.
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • jm1
    jm1 Posts: 618
    edited February 2007
    There have been several around your price range lately. You will need to frequently check and act immediately if you are serious about getting one.
    All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed, second it is violently opposed and third, it is accepted as self evident.
    Arthur Schopenhauer
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,766
    edited February 2007
    SCompRacer wrote:
    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1176925810

    "(I also have a VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine that I will sell for $300. I think I can ship the 16.5 if necessary)."

    I was in contact with that guy and the first to make an offer he was willing to accept. He was very flakey and unsure about how he would package the item for shipping. Given my recent disasters, it made me feel a little uneasy about dealing with him. I let it go to someone else (who will probably receive it damaged!)
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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  • jtgranby
    jtgranby Posts: 887
    edited February 2007
    strider wrote:
    I know it may be a long shot, but I'm interested in buying a used VPI record cleaning machine. I'm not concerned with aesthetics as long as it functions correctly. Price range is basically anything cheaper then a new entry level Nitty Gritty unit, which is in the $300 range. Thanks in advance,
    Ben
    How about this one?

    JT

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1177186133
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited February 2007
    jtgranby wrote:
    How about this one?

    JT

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1177186133


    Sweet! Thanks for the heads up, I'm waiting for him to respond. Local to me, too, which is even better!
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,498
    edited February 2007
    billbillw wrote:
    I was in contact with that guy and the first to make an offer he was willing to accept. He was very flakey and unsure about how he would package the item for shipping. Given my recent disasters, it made me feel a little uneasy about dealing with him. I let it go to someone else (who will probably receive it damaged!)

    Having dealt with poor packers a couple of times, I agree with you. Move on and wait for another to pop up, like the one jt posted.
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • Entropy
    Entropy Posts: 18
    edited August 2009
    I used to have a Nitty Gritty but gound a real steal ($200 or $250 after some real stiff bargaining) on a VPI 16.5. Even though when I had the Nitty
    Gritty I was quite pleased with it, now that I have a VPI, I wouldn't go back. I like the VPI significantly better.

    Part of the reason is the rotating platter (my NG was completely manual), but the MAIN reason was the way the VPI's suction arm rises somewhat slowly when you turn off the vacuum.

    On a dirty record, the NG seemed to leave a line of crud where you stopped the vacuum. The VPI doesn't do that - and it is a heck of a lot more convenient.

    Now that I'm spoiled by the VPI, I'd easily pay $100 or $150 more for a used VPI than a new NG. The NG is quite good but IMHO the VPI is significantly better.

    Because it is so much more convenient I clean a lot more records. (Well I will when I get some Tergitol or Triton to make some fluid - I'm all out of my old recipe.)
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