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(This discussion, has been migrated from @Sir Triode's Affordable Ultrasonic RCM from Poland thread.) This project was inspired by @EV Cali's DIY machine & advice from biochemist guest110 on Audiokarma. Based on the same 6L China-made Ultrasonic cleaner tank (avail on ebay.au), with a bit of engineering input, we rigged up a simple & affordable-to-manufacture prototype, using sheet stainless steel, a locally avail inexpensive rotisserie motor (same as @EV Cali's), a rod, spacers & a couple of record clamp nuts. here's the prototype running..... Cheers, Owen http://darklanternforowen.wordpress.com/

folks, considering an ultrasonic record cleaner... of the more affordable variety... I am not planning to spend on one costing the same as a turntable. And with more than my own share of home projects going on and plenty on the to do list no interest to be dong anything DIY in this regard. So what are folks experience with Affordable ultrasonic record cleaning machines of the non DIY variety ... theres this nobsound one on amazon - any thoughts or experience ? nobsound on amazon dont want to get one and find a waste of cash ? last thing world needs is more land fill any good experiences with anything out there (non DIY - please and affordable)

It appears the pump on my Audio Deske vinyl cleaner has failed. Cost for a replacement is $1380! It happens often enough it seems and the unit has to be sent to Germany for repairs at the insistence of Audio Deske Systems. A quick search on the net has revealed similar problems with some other owners. i know many will have had no issues at all, but for those that are in the market for an ultrasonic cleaning machine, I suggest they research the reliability of the machines and repair policies. before making a decision. A quick look at the unit shows that it is made of a plastic material that is plastic-welded all around. So the only way to access the pump is to cut through the joints and re-weld afterwards. This unit was not designed to be serviceable it seems .

Item: Ultrasonic DIY Record Cleaner *NEW^ Location: S.E Melb Item condition description: New unit, with orig box Price and price conditions: $345 FIRM + Shipment Reason for selling: Extra unit Payment Methods: Bank Transfer ,COD, Cash - Pickup Extra info: Ordered this from Europe almost 3+ months ago, thought it's lost but ended with a significant delay, since I already owned another same piece, so this becomes extra. Specs Power supply : 230 V ~ 50/60Hz Ultrasonic Freq ~40KHz Engine Speed - 2.5 r/min The kit consists of: ultrasonic cleaner, power lead, drive system, axle with spacers and metal clamps, axle base and the manual. The cleaning fluid is not included.

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.