I use a VPI HW-17, which performs well, and is relatively easy to use as long as you are careful with the fluid release button. However, is it the best? I do not know - other contenders incude the new Clearaudio record cleaning machine, the venerable Keith Monks machine ($3800 when new!), and the Loricraft PRC-3. From what I have heard, the Clearaudio is the best of the bunch (it is also capable of cleaning both sides of the record at once), but it is very hard to obtain at present.
