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Walker Vortex Vacuum Wand for VPI

Hello all,
From a thread over on the Asylum, I noted Walker has introduced an Arm Wand for VPI RCMs.
After reading it's description at Elusive Disc, I can't help but think that this Delrin Wand, with no protective strips, coming in contact with the vinyl, no matter how one adjusts the Wand Tower, will be "kind" to the vinyl?

The other item included with the Wand, is two little O-rings, placed on Spindle, said to keep the record from touching the Mat. Wouldn't a rubber washer serve the same purpose?

Perhaps too new to hear other's opinions? I like the idea of never needing to worry about velvet strips going bad, less chance of cross-contamination, etc, but just cannot seem to get past the idea of the Delrin contacting Vinyl? Mark
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Ditto Rushton's experience. Have been using the new Walker Audio Vortex Vacuum Tube this past weekend with my VPI. It took a little time to get it adjusted just right. The results are very good - just as Walker promised.

No scratches on the LPs. No problem at all.

This product in conjunction with the Walker Prelude record cleaners deep cleans the records better than other cleaners I have tried. I do tend to reserve the four step process for new records or prized gems from my collection.

The Vortex allows for faster cleaning - no more VPI tube swapping.
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