Munich 2015

Pro-Ject Debuts a $399 Vacuum Record Cleaning Machine

Michael Fremer  |  May 25, 2015

Pro-Ject's Heinz Lichtenegger shows us the new $399 vacuum-based record cleaning machine.

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MicallefK's picture
Submitted by MicallefK on Mon, 2015-05-25 17:26

I certainly hope you review this asap. That massive aluminum suction tube looks fantastic and will mostly likely not shatter.

Michael Fremer's picture
Submitted by Michael Fremer on Mon, 2015-05-25 18:12
Keep in mind intros at this show usually mean a delay until Fall for actual introduction but we'll be on the case!
grey17's picture
Submitted by grey17 on Tue, 2015-05-26 06:51

Please request a review model asap. This could be a game changer based on the price point. The availability of replacement parts will also be key as that seems to have been a sore point with the Okki Nokki in the US.

Catcher10's picture
Submitted by Catcher10 on Wed, 2015-05-27 13:29

For $399.00 almost a no-brainer. It has a vacuum, an arm tube, collection tray....And it looks good!

OldschoolE's picture
Submitted by OldschoolE on Wed, 2015-05-27 15:45

but got it almost a year and a half ago and doing fine. I like my VPI however, this RCM looks to have a neoprene or rubber platter which I would like better than the cork on mine. I also like the aluminum tube (no worries about cracking or breaking). I wonder about replacement parts though. The VPIs (at least the 16.5) are user serviceable with plenty of replacement parts available and VPI service is good too from what I hear.

AOmegaX's picture
Submitted by AOmegaX on Wed, 2015-05-27 22:13

I was about to replace my haggard and now broken Cleaner and now this...
Now I am eagerly hoping for a more in depth review before availability.

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