I have the V8 and it definitely works well. I usually clean between 4 and 8 records and run a 10 minute cycle. You have to be careful to center the records over the 4 ultrasonic modules so that the cavitation generated encompasses all the LPs evenly.
Recently, though, I have been reading the VPI forum on which Harry W has been writing about his experments with US cleaning. He believes US cleaning can/does affect high frequency information in the vinyl. He cites an example of this as he cleaned and played the Reiner Scheherazade with and without US. He likes the US because he cites the end result as sounding like tape. But he does cite his reservation by writing he has to boost the high frequencies on playback because he believes some very fine cues are removed by the US process. But, he further writes that he will continue with US because he likes the "tape-like" quality of the end result and is comfortable compensating by adjusting the high frequency on playback.
Personally, I am of mixed emotion on this issue. I think I have experienced what he is talking about, but am not 100% sure and have put US cleaning on hold while this issue is sorted out. I am still cleaning like I always have with the VPI 17F, AIVS Enzyme and Archivist solutions, followed by a water rinse. I used to use the V8 for the water rinse, but have gone back to doing that on the 17F until I make a decision on US.
I am very interested in learning about other users' experiences and if they are concerned about this same or other issue(s).
John Tverdik, Ops Mgr, Stillpoints
Recently, though, I have been reading the VPI forum on which Harry W has been writing about his experments with US cleaning. He believes US cleaning can/does affect high frequency information in the vinyl. He cites an example of this as he cleaned and played the Reiner Scheherazade with and without US. He likes the US because he cites the end result as sounding like tape. But he does cite his reservation by writing he has to boost the high frequencies on playback because he believes some very fine cues are removed by the US process. But, he further writes that he will continue with US because he likes the "tape-like" quality of the end result and is comfortable compensating by adjusting the high frequency on playback.
Personally, I am of mixed emotion on this issue. I think I have experienced what he is talking about, but am not 100% sure and have put US cleaning on hold while this issue is sorted out. I am still cleaning like I always have with the VPI 17F, AIVS Enzyme and Archivist solutions, followed by a water rinse. I used to use the V8 for the water rinse, but have gone back to doing that on the 17F until I make a decision on US.
I am very interested in learning about other users' experiences and if they are concerned about this same or other issue(s).
John Tverdik, Ops Mgr, Stillpoints