Record cleaning machines

[Peter Galbavy]

I got me a Clearaudio Double Matrix Professional this weekend. Found an 2nd hand but unused unit for sale online and eventually succumbed. I was waiting for the new model due out later this month but could not pass up a saving of £1k

So far, so good. Done some adjusting and experimenting with how many rotations, how fast etc. and cleaned about 50 albums with 80/20 water/isopropynol mix as I found their own fluid unsatisfactory (for me) and awaiting a bottle of L'art du Son to try that.

More later, once I get used to it.

[StanleyB]

I must drop by and see it in action. Can I bring a couple of records with me as well ?

[Peter Galbavy]

Of course! But I'll have to put the Bushmaster back in the rack that got moved due to a lack of space

[sonddek]

In my opinion, the best record cleaning machine is the Technics SL1200:

http://cyberphotographer.com/technics/thepvastory.mov

[Eagle owl]

This appears to be a good machine that's a lot cheaper than most but it doesn't appear to be available in the UK. Also, it requires a bit more effort than the other popular brands.

[AlfaGTV]

Seems to me it has got a serious flaw;
While cleaning the first side the suction nozzle will rub the dirty record from below. ("The edge" he's also talking about)
That, to me, is much worse than the most common criticism against cleaners with platters, like my Okki.

And, man,, why the hell isnt he using a dry brush first to get rid of the loose crud? He's only getting the crud wet and massaging into the grooves. Most likely more of it gets stuck on the record surface or on the tools after cleaning.
/Mike

[daytona600]

This appears to be a good machine that's a lot cheaper than most but it doesn't appear to be available in the UK. Also, it requires a bit more effort than the other popular brands.

£ 199 from uk stock 230v

http://snvinyl.co.uk/epages/eshop943...on=ViewProduct

[Audio Al]

Looks like a right pain in the rear end

[struth]

+100 on that

[The Barbarian]

Well summert is going to have to give because the price of record cleaning machines are purely riducoolarse