The vacuum option is a nice feature. I'd go with it and never look back. I believe that it makes a BIG difference for all records, both new and old. There are no cons of which I am aware.
The only suggestion I'd offer is to put the vacuum unit in a closet or adjacent room, and use a long run of tubing into your listening room. The motor is very quiet, but for a few dollars of tubing, you can completely eliminate it from your room.
The only suggestion I'd offer is to put the vacuum unit in a closet or adjacent room, and use a long run of tubing into your listening room. The motor is very quiet, but for a few dollars of tubing, you can completely eliminate it from your room.