Best record washer/cleaner, at an entry price


I have some old records from my dad that are in so so shape, I am nervous to use them on my new turntable and with my new cartridge. At what condition should you avoid records, if you do not mind a crackle or pop here and there. I just do not want to damage any aspect of my system.

I figure at least cleaning them will help. Do any of the basic entry level vinyl cleaning systems make a difference.

I see the new GrooveWasher coming out ( http://lnc.hr/JdpGR ), does anyone have an opinion on it? It looks really great, and I am interested in finding one.

I also have looked at the basic ones on other websites like spin clean ( http://www.spincleanrecordwasher.com )

Thanks!
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Showing 1 response by gotog

I tried the Spin Clean system that you referred to. Worked fine with getting gunk off; however, I found it a pain to dry the record properly without introducing some other type of contamination leading to noise. If you are willing to spend a little more and have a suitable home vacuum cleaner on hand, I find that the KAB EV-1 ($169) works extremely well. It is similar to the Nitty Gritty cleaning systems. When you are finished cleaning with this system, record is ready for playing or storing away.