Would anyone be interested in a timeshare on an Audio Desk Vinyl Cleaner Pro?


I love my vinyl, but I hate record cleaning. I feel that by neglecting my record cleaning, I am doing a disservice to my albums, my ears, and my cartridge. 

I use a vpi cleaner, and with the solutions and flipping sides, drying racks, etc, I rarely use it anymore.  It's just too slow of a process,  and I don't have the time. 

Enter the super automatic and ultrasonic operation of Audio Desk's latest pro version of their record cleaning machine. If you don't know about it, read a little and you'll see it is quite impressive.

So, this thread is to see if anyone would be interested in a time share. At about 4 grand, it is more than I am willing to spend on a machine such as this. However, if 6-12 people chip in, and get to keep the machine for 1-2 months per year, the cost goes down to $333-$666 per member. The resulting 1-2 month period of use can be record cleaning season for the members of this time share.

A local group would be best (I live in Miami) so that a reasonable drive would connect the users, but shipping is fine too. We keep the original packing, drop it in the mail, and we incur a reasonable UPS fee to move the machine to the next user.

So, to start this off, if you're interested, write your name, city, state, and zip code at the top of your posts to this thread. I'll act as the ring leader,  see what we end up with, and tally the results.

If we end up with an appropriate number of interested members across the country, perhaps we have the shipping club. If we are lucky and we get clusters of interested members in any one geographical area, that could be a smaller group and they can drive to change hands.

lets start the music!
marktomaras

Showing 3 responses by wntrmute2

I too am thinking about a US cleaner:  DIY vs AD vs KL audio.  I have recently talked to a friend who put a grand into a DIY setup that he still has to vacuum to dry them.  He is not enthusiastic about his results.  Another friend just bought the older AD model and so far loves it.  However, he cleaned a few of my records and while easier to use, they sound similar to my cleaning process.  I encourage you to read this thread about cleaning fluids.
http://https//www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=96199
I have found that utilizing the formula recommended by Vince is an absolute wonder in getting your records clean and costs pennies!  Utilizes easily obtainable chemicals of known grade.  I mix all my solutions and rinses in reagent grade water from Amazon or Ebay.  Works so well, unless someone hands me the cash, I'm passing on the US for the moment.  One wash step and two rinses takes about 3 minutes per side.  Let stand for a bit b4 sleeving or playing in case a bit of moisture remains helps too.
http://https//www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=96199
Maybe this will work.  If not,  go to the Vinyl Engine website, go to the forums, then there is a Music forum, there you'll find a record cleaning sub-forum.  Look for the thread regarding Triton  X-100 by Vince1.

The link doesn't work from within Audiogon but does work if you cut and paste the link.   Don't knowvwhy.