Fremer's articleI've been using a similar method for quite some time. Three different record cleaning machines for each disc. Machine one ( VPI 16.5 ) is used to scrub side A of the disc with cleaning solvent and then i vacuum off the sludge. Machine two ( VPI 16.5 ) is used to scrub side B of the disc with cleaning solvent and then i vacuum off the sludge. The third machine ( Nitty Gritty 1.5FI ) is used to rinse side A with distilled water and then vacuumed and then the same procedure is repeated for side B i.e. rinsed with distilled water and then vacuumed. The fact that i've got less money into these three machines than what i could buy one VPI 17 for makes it all worthwhile in my book.
In case your wondering about cost, one VPI 16.5 was purchased from Music Direct, the NG 1.5FI was purchased from Audio Consultants and my other 16.5 was purchased used from a local here in Chicago that advertised the unit on Agon.
I just purchased another used 16.5 off that i found advertised on the net. After one of my friends heard some of his discs before and after cleaning using my method, he couldn't believe the difference in sonics or how good vinyl could actually sound. He asked me to find him an RCM ( record cleaning machine ) and this recent purchase is for him. At the same time, i talked him into purchasing a new stylus for his TT, so between cleaning the records and a new stylus, he can't wait to start playing records again. He has many hundreds that have gone unlistened to for over a dozen years. He's got a lot of discs that i'd like to record, so let's hope all goes well : ) Sean
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