VPI Record Cleaner


I have a chance to purchase an older VIP H.W. 16-5 record cleaner. It looks clean on the outside, and seems to work
well. My problem is the guy wants 250 dollars and will not
deal at all, he's getting out of Analog and swears it's worth every dime.
I do know that this machine does NOT have a catch basin - there no way to pull out anything from anyplace on this machine. How old is this thing anyway?

Thanks..
klhender
Hey All,
I've been cleaning my records for a number of years now using a homebrew vacuum-based cleaner - it got the job done and was probably the single most important thing I did for my analog collection. Last week I just picked up a used HW-16.5 and I can't recommend it enough! They are really great machines. If you have the chance to buy one (new or used) - I'd say go for it! Even at full retail price it is worth the expense if you are serious about your analog.

Here's a video I made showing off my new toy. I'd be curious to hear what other people are doing to clean their records - http://www.knoodle.com/go/935
You will find this machine is indispensible once you own it and wonder why you hesitated to purchase it when you had the chance. I bought mine new eight years ago and this has to be one of the best purchases I ever made.