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== Record Cleaning Machines == | == Record Cleaning Machines == | ||
=== Record Doctor === | |||
Manually spin the record over a vacuum. Seems to do the trick. | |||
Pros: | |||
* 4-5x less expensive than automated RCMs. | |||
* More compact than automated RCMs. | |||
* Some people like the control of manually turn the record. | |||
Cons: | |||
* Slower than automated RCMs. | |||
* People rave about the VPI 16.5. It may do a better job cleaning records. | |||
* Drains to internal container that might not allow liquid to evaporate quickly. | |||
=== VPI 16.5 === | |||
Reported to be very well constructed. People say they have had theirs for 20+ years. Drains to an external container. | |||
=== Nitty Gritty === | |||
More compact than other expensive RCMs. Some people say that it doesn't do a much better job than the Record Doctor and that it's not as well constructed as VPI. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
=== See Also === | === See Also === | ||
Revision as of 16:14, 31 July 2021
Record Cleaning Machines
Record Doctor
Manually spin the record over a vacuum. Seems to do the trick.
Pros:
- 4-5x less expensive than automated RCMs.
- More compact than automated RCMs.
- Some people like the control of manually turn the record.
Cons:
- Slower than automated RCMs.
- People rave about the VPI 16.5. It may do a better job cleaning records.
- Drains to internal container that might not allow liquid to evaporate quickly.
VPI 16.5
Reported to be very well constructed. People say they have had theirs for 20+ years. Drains to an external container.
Nitty Gritty
More compact than other expensive RCMs. Some people say that it doesn't do a much better job than the Record Doctor and that it's not as well constructed as VPI.
Notes
See Also
- 8 Easy And Affordable Ways To Clean Your Vinyl Records By Hand - The Vinyl Factory
- The 8 Best Record Cleaning Machines For The True Vinyl Connoisseur - The Vinyl Factory
- For The Record: How to Clean and Care for Your Vinyl Collection - Rolling Stone
- Record Doctor V customer review by italianprog - Amazon
This mentions some cleaning agents.