A record cleaning machine is definitely a worthwhile purchase.
However, I find it hard to recommend the VPI 16.5. I recently purchased one new and it arrived with internal wires disconnected, and then the vacuum motor failed after cleaning a few records. Still trying to get it fixed. Customer service and QC does not seem to be a high priority for VPI these days.
On the other hand, I have had a manual Nitty Gritty vacuum record that has worked flawlessly for 2 years (but manual is a pain).
Have to look into the SOTA...
However, I find it hard to recommend the VPI 16.5. I recently purchased one new and it arrived with internal wires disconnected, and then the vacuum motor failed after cleaning a few records. Still trying to get it fixed. Customer service and QC does not seem to be a high priority for VPI these days.
On the other hand, I have had a manual Nitty Gritty vacuum record that has worked flawlessly for 2 years (but manual is a pain).
Have to look into the SOTA...