Record cleaning machine

I had a monks machine and I was completely satisified for years until the disc doctor cleaner. For about 65 dollars you can get records so clean that it will put any (and I mean any of the cleaning machines) to shame. I had over 1500 dollars worth of equipment for cleaning my records. I have since sold all of it. The disc doctor is that good. I would take the money you save into new records. When you hear what the disc doctor cleaner can do you will never go back. It is available through www.mediaacc.com .

The Keith Monks machine was good in its time but it's ancient, and the only one I klnew about was always broken. See Michael Fremer's discussion of record cleaning machines in the current Stereophile: he covers Nitty Gritty and VTI and doesn't leave much unsaid. That's where you should start.

I owned a Kieth Monks years ago. It broke all the time. I replaced it with a VPI in 1988 which I still own and use all the ime with used records.

A late model VPI HW-16.5 can be had under $300.and is built like a tank.Any replacement parts are reasonable,easy to get and are easy to replace.I choose to wear ear protectors when engaging the vacuum motor.Much more rugged than the Nitty Gritty unit(which takes up less room and only supports the label area) as it appears simular to a turntable with a full sized platter and dust cover.Happy hunting.