I have had my 16.5 for about 5 years, cleaned about 1100 LPS in that time, each LP with two to three solutions which is 2-3 times the work of a single solution cleaning. I usually clean three LPS, both sides, and take a break. I have only repeated cleaning on one album in that time. I am very happy with the 16.5.
Record Cleaning Machine RCM
My present vinyl collection consists of about 100 LPs. On average, I purchase about 3-5 new LPs per year when the annual HI-FI Show comes to town. I've always purchased new with the odd purchase coming from friends for mint condition used LPs. My analog set-up is a VPI Scoutmaster.
I've read some very positive comments concerning the benefits of using a RCM and I'm serioulsy considering purchasing one.
For the money, I'm looking at the VPI HW-16.5 but I've read posts where people are complaining about how hot the unit gets due to the lack of a cooling fan while others have complainted about the noise. Should I be concerned?
My next choice up would be the VPI HW-17 but this unit costs about 2.5x more.
Suggestions / comments?
I've read some very positive comments concerning the benefits of using a RCM and I'm serioulsy considering purchasing one.
For the money, I'm looking at the VPI HW-16.5 but I've read posts where people are complaining about how hot the unit gets due to the lack of a cooling fan while others have complainted about the noise. Should I be concerned?
My next choice up would be the VPI HW-17 but this unit costs about 2.5x more.
Suggestions / comments?