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Item: Keith Monks - Classic Duo Mk XIV Location: Melton, Vic Price: $2470-Priced to sell. Item Condition: Excellent Reason for selling: Funds needed to spend on new house this summer. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Here it is, THE ORIGINAL and THE BEST record cleaning machine. Plenty of thread left. I've washed approximately 100 records at most and have decided that this luxurious machine should be in the hands of someone who will use it more often....plus I recently bought a house and I have different priorities now. This timeless Classic Duo MK XIV features two separate deck-mounted brush holders, each combined with separate fluid reservoir systems for two different cleaning fluids - one for vinyl records and another for shellac, or one for cleaning fluid and another for rinse fluid, amongst other combinations. The timber cabinet in excellent condition and looks stunning in its Classic white finish and will be a welcome edition to your beloved record collection this Christmas. I really loved the "Ready to wash" set up, making the process as easy as playing a record. I will ship this EXTREMELY heavy item in its original Shipping box. it is supremely heavy, so please this shipping will start at $100. If it costs any less, I will refund the difference immediately. Local buyers are welcome to pick up. Since this incrediable item is being sold for a steal, Shipping and PayPal fee to be paid by the buyer. Thanks for Looking. Pictures:

Came home tonight to find an Aust.Post catalogue "This Christmas with gifts to surprise" retail cataloge in the letterbox. Was just about to turf it into the recycle when I noticed they had a $40 Record Cleaning Machine advertised. Details below. Looks like a Spin Clean copy. I would have bought one, but have just bough a vacuum rcm from a SNA'er. Would be interested to hear reports on this kit, please post below.

Further information: I had a Kirsmuss ultrasonic machine which was very effective but was just too much of a process for me to bother with. I had traded that on some other stuff with the retailer I purchased it from and was looking for a simpler solution. I read and watched a lot of reviews on the Record Doctor, it is a great device in it’s market position, with a lot less to go wrong than some of the other vacuum record cleaning machines. I bought this one from a fellow SNA member in late December 2021, original add below. Apart from turning it on to check it works (it does), I’ve never used it. I was also waiting for a Degritter to arrive at the same time. I was planning to keep the Record Doctor to do a pre clean with dirtier records, but after cleaning hundreds of records with the Degritter I’ve just never needed to. It is time for someone else to make use of the Record Doctor, there is no point in it sitting on a shelf here From original add: From original add: Price: AUD $300 Item Condition: New / Used. (Mint Condition) Shipping Options: Pickup available but audition is not available.,Shipping is available at agreed cost. Suburb or Town: SEDDON State: VIC Payment Method: Paypal, Eft or cash on pickup Reason for selling: NLR Further information: RECORD DOCTOR VI - vacuum record cleaning machine. "Over the last five years we have sold over 400 of the Record Doctor V, making it by far the most popular vacuum record cleaning machine in Australia. We expect this new version to be just as popular". It's the 20th anniversary of the Record Doctor machines in USA, and like its predecessors this updated version is a manually operated system featuring a vacuum motor, protective felt cleaning strips, precision bearings that help records spin freely, and an easy-to-drain storage tank for cleaning fluids. The system includes several upgrades over past models, including a vacuum motor that runs “cooler and quieter,” a stain-resistant aluminum top, a larger turning knob that helps keep fluid off the LP label, and a new deep-cleaning brush for applying cleaning fluid to the surface of an LP. Items included in the sale are: - Power Cord. Brush for cleaning. Dust Cover. A 125mL bottle of RxLP cleaning fluid is included which will clean about 25 LPs. Selling as I am upgrading, the machine has been used approx 5 - 6 times and in mint condition, current RRP$ at Decibel Hifi is $485 I will make a donation to SNA upon sale. Original box isn't supplied however I will ensure the item is packed well for shipment anywhere in Australia. Photos: PLEASE READ If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved You understand that upon successful sale of your item it is expected you pay Seller's Fees. - if you have previously sold items and not made a contribution, your advertisement may not be approved. Photo of Record Doctor VI in my possession:

I'm floating an idea here for like minding vinyl lovers. Not sure if its workable or not but here goes ……. I had a set of records cleaned by the Audio Desk Systeme Vinyl Cleaner and the results were amazing. Better than any of my various routines before including vacuum machines. http://www.stereophile.com/content/audio-desk-systeme-vinyl-cleaner Now one of these machines would set you back 4K. I personally don’t have that kind of money. But, I am just wondering, would there be people out there that would possibly consider going 1/2 1/3 or 1/4? Again not sure how to work out the details of how this would work, but hey I'm putting the idea out there. Maybe someone else had done a share arrangement on other equipment and could share there experiences? Any thoughts, pitfalls advice appreciated! Cheers, Mark

Item: Okki Nokki Record Cleaning machine MK2 (Black) Location: Melbourne Vic 3028 Price: $500 Item Condition: Mint Reason for selling: Not in use, need some fund Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Bought this a year ago and only used twice since then. I normally bought new vinyl so it's hardly use. Prefer local pickup but happy to ship if needed.

Further information: Item like new, five weeks old. Pristine condition, complete with manuals, original packaging, purchase receipt, cleaning fluid, spare velvet strips and goats hair brush. Photos: PLEASE READ If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved You understand that a reasonable donation for selling fees is expected upon successful sale of your item - if you have previously sold items and not made a donation, your advertisement may not be approved.

Further information: Knosti Record cleaning machine, fantastic unit and very good for restoring vinyl . Bought a few years ago from Audio Trends. Supplied with full 1Lt bottle of record cleaning liquid Not only is it remarkably good at cleaning your LPs but it's quick and easy to use and there's none of the noise and palaver associated with more elaborate alternatives. It's by far the cheapest wet cleaner on the market and to be frank, it's as effective as any other." Hi Fi Choice "The results were visually impressive. All visible finger marks and dirt had been removed leaving a satisfyingly glossy surface. Before and after playings proved that this system does a good job. Surface noise was drastically reduced and clarity improved to a surprising extent." Hi Fi News "We can't recommend this gadget too highly." AV Review Revive Your Vinyl Collection. Record Washing Machine. Helps Minimise Static. Removes Dirt & Dries Residue Free. Does Not Require Power. Easy To Use. Very Economical. Replacement 1 Litre Refills available. Made In Germany. Photos:

Item: Knosti Disco-Antistat Location: Point Cook VIC 3030 Price: $30 Item Condition: Used Reason for selling: No longer needed Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Purchased from another SNAer a few months ago and I never used it. Decided to go with an ultrasonic set up instead due to the volume of records that I have to clean. Does not have the drying rack as it never came with the system when I purchased it (missing rack show in pic three). Happy to post at buyers expense.

Item: DIY record cleaning machine project Location:Marrickville / Enmore, Sydney Price: $70 OnO! Item Condition: well it's a project, either buy the parts or take the whole thing, (just moved it to the shed as the Mrs hit the roof at me buying yet another RCM) Reason for selling: bought a Kiwi Record cleaning machine at last, lazy, this one has no motor, purely manual, could attach one but never did.. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Extra Info: just want it gone, too many RCM's, buy it before I rip the VPi parts out (hardly used, no noticeable wear) and dump the stand, unsure whether to keep platter, motor housing (just using as a manual spindle, not strong enough to keep spinning while vacuum is running) included is just the table itself, not the cool Damned picture disc, not the weight/clamp, (you will need something to help spin the table, hockey puck's are popular with these manual machines, or make something..similar) or the vacuum cleaner, can tell you my secret recipe for fluid but it's the same that others use.. (sorry for the delay in posting the pictures) Pictures:

It seems that the Chinese company trading as "Amari Acoustics" has been busy. Here is an ultrasonic RCM available in China at the moment. They also do an Audiodesk clone but I think it is only a matter of time before this particular one is "badge engineered" and sold more broadly around the world. Price is around $1600 USD in China. Amari make a range of decent turntables sold as "Hannss Acoustics" in the West. They also make this RCM - which seems to be an improvement on the VPI /Nitty Gritty style of product and is sold under a number of brands.

I bought this machine while my Audio Deske RCM was still operational. What interested me was that it looked like it had been built by people who really understand vinyl and the record cleaning process. It is built by the Chinese company Amari which turns out to be a company with substantial engineering capabilities. They make a range of turntables ( sold under the brands Hanss Acoustics and Amari) , a number of different record cleaning machines ( including an Audiodeske clone ) and they also do OEM production and engineering work for other audio companies. The RW-800 is not fully automatic but it is the fastest record cleaning system I have come across. Along with other machines that can dial in ultrasonic power and cleaning duration, it is capable of producing some of the best results that can be achieved from ultrasonic cleaning. My Audiodeske takes around 7 minutes to complete a basic cycle which includes 1 minute ultrasonic cleaning time, the rest is drying. I usually extended this to 2 minutes cleaning so the cycle was typically 8 minutes overall. With the RW-800, I use a standard 2 minute cleaning and adjust the power depending on the degree of cleaning required. Drying time is just one revolution of the record because it is vacuumed from both sides simultaneously . Of course with a fully automatic RCM. you can leave it and walk away and it will dry the record automatically. Except that with the Audiodeske if i left the record too long in the machine after the cycle had ended, there would be moisture condensing on the record which had emanated from the close-by wet rollers. Ultrasonic cleaning in progress. The record is turned by a direct drive motor in the support column and operated by a switch. Vacuum drying from both sides simultaneously - Just one revolution will do it. The machine weighs around 35 kg and is big. It has an industrial quality feel about it and you can quickly clean a few records in a row in no time. The tank is designed to be emptied in situ and Amari provide a tube system to direct the waste into a container. The cleaning and vacuum waste water is released via valves operated by switches on the front. Every component in the RW-800 is easily serviceable which is a welcome change, but there is little that can go wrong with it and the vacuum system has been proven through thousands of units already sold in the company's range of RCM's. I bought this at the same time as another Perth SNA member and we paid around $1500 each for the machine delivered to our doors. $280 of which was air freight from the Singapore dealer where we bought it from - this is a big , heavy unit. The dealer has visited the factory and was very helpful - useful in view of the very basic English manual provided with the machine.

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