[blodhemn9]

Anyone have any experience with this thing ? Worth the money, or not much better than simply cleaning by hand ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spin-Clean-Record-Washer-System-/370198006284?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DUPI.GIROS%26its%3DI%252BC%252BS%26itu%3DUCI%252BUCC%26otn%3D13%26pmod%3D170821586528%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7648896781712275826

[themanzig3000]

I've used one. I think it's better than cleaning by hand, but I also think it's better to just save the money for a vacuum machine.

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[themanzig3000]

I use the entry level Nitty Gritty, and I like it quite a bit. It doesn't eliminate all noise, but I find it usually does a good job. You do have to turn the record by hand though. I'm guessing a higher-model, automated Nitty Gritty, or a VPI, would be even better. I know some posters use those and can chime in.

[drinks]

If you already have a good hand cleaning routine, I don't think the Spin Clean is much of an improvement. After the first few records you're just dragging the next LPs through a solution that's already full of grime. Vacuum is where it's at, for little more than the cost of the Spin Clean you can buy a KAB EV-1 (it's the basic Nitty Gritty machine, but you supply the vacuum, standard canister vac). A VPI, Okki Nokki type of machine is a hell of a lot more convenient though.

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The VPI 16.5 is one of the best audio investments I've ever made. Worth every penny and then some. Shame the price keeps rising though, it recently got bumped again.

[TEKWRX]

I have a spin clean and I like it. i think it's overpriced for what it is, but it works. I got a Amazon gift card for Christmas and this is what i bought. It's amazing seeing how dirty the water gets after cleaning just a few LPs.

[blodhemn9]

Don't know if I'll ever have the self discipline to save up for a mid range to top of the line vacuum system (and my wife would beat the shit out of me) , and there are some records that I just can't seem to get clean with the normal solution/cloth/brush routine. I feel like if I press any harder I'm going to ruin them or something.... i

I've read some pretty good reviews of this system, like the one here :
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0110/spin_clean_record_cleaner.htm

Thanks for the input.

[blodhemn9]

[drinks]

Have a look at this, another interesting option. Note that I haven't tried it, but seems good in theory:

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/gem/dandy.html

[blodhemn9]

[blodhemn9]

Better review of that Hydraulic kit,

http://www.stereophile.com/content/review-gem-dandy-record-cleaning-kit-1

with feed back in the comments worrying about particulates and 'hard water' from the tap like I mentioned. I guess GEM recommends using a filter if you have hard water.. Well, I have a Pur filter attached to the cap to get as much poisons out of my water as possible, but I don't see how any of the supplied attachments (or after market) would work with my filter..... Seems to do a great job, but also more expensive at $150 and time consuming than the Spin-Clean system.

[DSS]

There are some good videos on youtube of people using the spin-clean. They play the record before and after and there is a big difference in sound. I know a couple of people who have it and I do recommend it if you have lots of records to clean. There's a guy here in my city who has the 'vacuum' and he charges $3 per LP to be cleaned. A bit expensive if you ask me.
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[blodhemn9]

I take good care of my records, but some old second hand ones need some special attention. Some new records are dirty once in a while, too. Recent examples being Christian Mistress' new LP. It came straight from relapse , but the vinyl was covered in stains and had lots of surface noise and pops. Regular cleaning method is still leaving much to be desired. My Thin Lizzy ” Live at the Tower Theater” is also like this.

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[probert]

haha i drew up a prototype for something exactly like this about a year ago. mine was better!
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