Got an LP cleaner you want to make money on?

I'm got an older rotel TT with Van den hul MM1 that I broke back out and listened to the other day at Audio Connection. They set it up properly and it sounded ok. Then I heard a record on the Clearaudio Concept i think it was and WOW...What a difference. I now am thinking of maybe selling off my table and getting a Rega 6 and Bellari phono stage, but no matter what I need a decent record cleaner.

I find your thread interesting. In order to keep your collection clean and static free, how often to you have to clean them on average? Is it worth spending the money to get a good cleaner instead of paying someone whenever you want them cleaned? What are some of the better cleaners out there that aren't over 300 or so? I can't even find a VPI or Nitty Gritty for sale used.

Your question is very interesting to me as I've been thinking about this for a few days now. How much would it cost to clean a record? Do you all use new jackets when you clean them? Hope I didn't hijack your thread, but I think some of my questions piggy back it. Thanks.

Ok, VPI or Nitty Gritty? Some company offers a Nitty Gritty head and you hook up your own vac. I have a variable speed canister that is perfect for this. I have a few hundred records and am thinking of a Bellari USB pre amp to save them digitally, but I'd still play them as they'll still sound better. I am now also looking at the Rega 6 with cart and selling the Rotel with a very very good Van den Hul MM1 as I know that's a good cartridge and folks will have interest. If I do this, I want to do it right. Thoughts on VPI vs nitty gritty.

What a thread, lol. i have been really learning a ton on this subject. I have spoken to a few audiophiles I trust. It's well known and has been for a long time that cleaning a new LP is needed. My old dealer used to let me bring in my LP's along with distilled water and let me clean for days. Even the engineers of a couple of TT companies he sold would tell you that you should clean a new LP and then brush them until they needed cleaning again. I didn't realize that this was even up for debate anymore, but I guess it is.

I'm in CT as many here seem to be also. Very cool. I have decided to just get a VPI 16.5 new since a used one may not be in great shape as many part can age poorly over time. In the end, it's not that much to spend as it's just as important as a top phono pre or cables. It directly affects the sound as a dirty record will ruin your records and playback equipment as has been stated. I wish I could afford an ultrasonic cleaner as it seems like most of the vacuum types are similar in what they do. You seem to pay for how automated you want. I have a few hundred records, so to me it makes sense to just get a machine and get them all clean and then be able to clean at will. It's cheaper than the 1-2 dollars most want per record. JMHO.

Now I want to try and make an ultrasonic cleaner, lol.....and it starts.....Also noticed a Sota for a great deal. Sota vs 16.5????? OUCH, lol.

thanks. I have seen the DYI sites and the 6.5L tank seems best so far. I also saw a 30 motor to use to turn it at the correct times. I read where a 60hz is better than the 40hz. Not sure about that, but the 40 is a lot less money. My wife is teh endorsed insurance agent for the CT State Dental Association so I will ask a few dentists to see if they have the right size and want to sell to upgrade, lol. You never know. I love that idea to clean though. Big believer in ultrasonic cleaning. thanks.

I go back and forth as it's what I do, lol. Interesting take on the ultrasonic tank. I wondered about letting them air dry and thought that would be a pain eventually. Does repeated cleanings harm the vinyl over time? Do you need to put anything on them like Last or products like that? What's funny is that no one talks about cleaning the stylus. I still have a discwasher stylus cleaner in the basement I think. Are these good or will they harm the cartridge? I'm thinking I'll probably just go with a vacuum cleaner.

I hope folks aren't upset that I've hijacked this thread as it wasn't my intent, but it's all kind of related. VPI 16.5 or Sota or Nitty Gritty? Let's pretend they are all the same price. Which Nitty Gritty if you go that route? Thanks.

Oh, I used to teach sales, lol. I'm fully aware. I still use the advise of John at Audio Connection and a couple of other friends whom I trust. Most are still into vinyl, but their systems are out of my reach, lol.