Durable record vacuum cleaner recommendation?
I am looking for a durable record vacuum machine. Any recommendations?
Ideally will also do 10" and 7", and be on the quieter side. Should be able to handle some volume without breaking.
Background: my Project VC-S is busted; vacuum motor got noisy to 95dB at 1 m, a bit much, IMHO. ~$250 motor part with no returns and no guaranteed compatibility is a non-starter. This is already a replacement unit for one with bad gears for the platter. So Pro-ject is out of the running.
In the last couple of months, I used the unit quite a bit (around 1K records vacuumed) as I got an ultrasonic and go through my entire collection.
Thanks for any leads and recommendations, particularly if you have run a few thousand records through your unit with no issues.
Greetings, I agree with @hifiguy42 . Bought my VPI 16 in the early 1980’s. Converted it to a 16.5 a number of years ago. Never had a problem of any kind with it. It keeps spinning and sucking. I also use a US RCM. I use the VPI for the final rinse and vacuum or use the VPI for records that need to be scrubbed. Joe Nies |
@oberoniaomnia I will let the US RCM wipe and blow album partially dry. If still wet I’ll put it in a drying box. Then onto the VPI for a rinse, brushing and vacuum. Joe |
@oberoniaomnia if you have the $$ look at the ClearAudio Double Matrix US. It scrubs, does US and vacuum’s both sides at the same time. Some members here have this RCM. Have read good reviews, not too many negative reviews. If my RCM stops working I would consider the CA. Joe |
