I agree with the above positive posts. Ive owned and use my 16.5 for three years now and have experienced no problems. It might be the best machine to buy for the price. I would only consider replacing it if I was going to purchase a Loricraft (RCM) which sells for several thousands of dollars.
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?