I like my Sota RCM. It has a fan like the more expensive VPI. But it is loud. I wear Stihl ear protection when I use it which I got at the hardware store. Nitty Gritty machines are good too if you don't clean too many records. But definitely get something! It's worth it.
Record Cleaning Machine RCM
My present vinyl collection consists of about 100 LPs. On average, I purchase about 3-5 new LPs per year when the annual HI-FI Show comes to town. I've always purchased new with the odd purchase coming from friends for mint condition used LPs. My analog set-up is a VPI Scoutmaster.
I've read some very positive comments concerning the benefits of using a RCM and I'm serioulsy considering purchasing one.
For the money, I'm looking at the VPI HW-16.5 but I've read posts where people are complaining about how hot the unit gets due to the lack of a cooling fan while others have complainted about the noise. Should I be concerned?
My next choice up would be the VPI HW-17 but this unit costs about 2.5x more.
Suggestions / comments?
I've read some very positive comments concerning the benefits of using a RCM and I'm serioulsy considering purchasing one.
For the money, I'm looking at the VPI HW-16.5 but I've read posts where people are complaining about how hot the unit gets due to the lack of a cooling fan while others have complainted about the noise. Should I be concerned?
My next choice up would be the VPI HW-17 but this unit costs about 2.5x more.
Suggestions / comments?