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Record Cleaning Machine- Keith Monks or Loricraft?

In researching Loricraft RCMs I have come across Keith Monks RCMs, which have been back in production since 2008. These two brands operate on the same principle, and both appear to be of good quality. Is one better than the other?

There is a local Keith Monks distributor in my city, but not Loricraft (which would have to be ordered from out of country), thus reducing the cost difference between the two brands.

Can anyone comment on the merits of the Keith Monks Omni or Classic vs. Loricraft?
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I am thrilled with my Monks and his fluids...It costs just a bit...but built to last forever and it absolutely smokes my former VPI and the 4 types of fluid i used to use...
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hi yes,I think so...some of the components are better (like the suction pump)
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I had some friends over a few weeks ago. We listened to a few lps that I had cleaned with mofi enzyme and pure rise. Then used one pass of Monks Discovery and then the Monks to vacuum it off.

It's like a getting a new cartridge...that much more info gets presented...

Tone Audio has review both the Loricraft and the Monks Ruby (the model i have).
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Honestly, the "Discovery" Fluid (yes one step no rinse) is so good, I don't really bother using the "break the mold" fluid (requires a few min and minor brushing after about a min). However I can hear the multi step fluid process...it is better like 15-20% for more than double the work ;-) (am i being lazy?)

Rinse is not necessary. The only trick is to make sure the edge is suctioned off perfectly (and fluid that dries on causes a crackling) I don't rinse ever using Monks Discovery...
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