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Getting into Vinyl? Get a Spin Clean Record Cleaner!

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I bought this device to clean my records with, but then found a deal on a VPI machine. Spin Clean.

I only used this twice!

Comes with a spare set of brushes ($15) and extra 8oz bottle of cleaning fluid ($12), both unused.

Paid $99.50.
Asking $75 + 4 lbs shipping from 49112
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The Spin-Clean Record Washing System was actually developed in 1968. We it think it is a great answer for our customers who would love to get their records "really" clean without spending hundreds of dollars on machines that automatically clean and dry. With the Spin-Clean system you mix the record cleaning solution with % water in a reservior (small tank), rotate the record through the solution and pair of record brushes located on each side scrub the record clean. Next step is to remove the record, place on flat surface and wipe dry with the washable drying cloth, flip over and wipe dry the other side. The Spin-Clean System comes with Record Washer, 4 ounce bottle of Record Cleaning Concentrate, 1 pair of Washer Brushes, 1 pair of Washer Rollers, 1 pair of Disposible Drying Cloths (we highly recommend purchasing the Washable Drying Clothes, whereas the Disposibles only dry a couple of records) , and instructions (in the lid). There is nothing else you need. The wonderful features include cleaning of 78, 33 1/3, and 45rpm record sizes...all in one unit and with the same record cleaning solution! While discussing the Spin-Clean System with manufacturer, he said his motto is: "GRIME DOES NOT PLAY" If you have been thinking about getting your records CLEAN, whether for pleasure listening or transferring to CD, here is one of the best opportuntites you will ever have at a reasonable price.
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I recently bought the Spin Clean Record Washer to clean my vinyl records and was so happy with the results.  I could hear the difference in the sound after I cleaned them.  I would highly recommend this record cleaner if you have vinyl records that need cleaned.  See the video demo to watch it in action.

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After lots and lots of experiments with methods to cleaning records, I've found a way that's best for me; i.e., a method that allows thoroughly cleaning about 30 LPs per hour.  I place two Spin Clean (yellow plastic) record washers ( http://www.amazon.com/Spin-Clean-Record-Washer-MKII/dp/B002UKSZUU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1290735151&sr=8-1 ), in sequence (i.e., one behind the other), and spin each record 3x in each direction, in one washer, and then the other.  The second cleaning is a final "clean rinse".  After about 15 records, I dump the dirty water from the first unit, and replace it with clean water containing the provided chemical additive.  The order is then reversed; i.e., the yellow plastic record washer that was previously used for final rinse is then used for first washing.  I continue this reversing process until all records are cleaned; i.e., I usually clean about 50-60 records per session.  I dry records overnight by placing them upright in small dish racks (about 15 records per rack).
 
When I compared the results of this method to the use of my VPI 16.5 vacuum cleaning machine, I found the two methods to be equally effectivel.  But, when using the vacuum machine, I can only clean about 12 records per hour, while I do about 30 records per hour with this new method.  Also, while the total cost of the two yellow plastic record washers is about $160, the vacuum machine cost about $550.  So what's the value of retaining the vacuum machine?  It's only value for me is in situations in which I want to clean individual records for immediate playing; i.e., in situation in which I can't leave a record to dry overnight.
 
 

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