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Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine vs Spin-Clean Record Washer MKII Complete Kit

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Spin-Clean Record Washer MKII Complete Kit is cheaper at $124.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine or Spin-Clean Record Washer MKII Complete Kit?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Spin-Clean Record Washer MKII Complete Kit is the cheaper at $124.99.

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Spec Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine Spin-Clean Record Washer MKII Complete Kit
US price $581.99 $124.99
BrandNitty GrittySpin-Clean
Released
Cleaning method Vacuum (fully manual: hand-applied fluid, hand-brushed, hand-rotated platter) Manual immersion/bath wash with dual velvet brushes (non-electric)
Motor power (W) 0
Cycle time
Tank capacity Bath basin; included fluid concentrate rated to clean over 700 records
Ultrasonic frequency (kHz)
Noise level (dB)
Records per cycle 1 1
Drying method Vacuum wand using the same vacuum motor as Nitty Gritty's Mini Pro 2 cleaner Air-dry using included washable microfiber drying cloths (manual towel-dry, no vacuum or fan)

Sources — Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine: nittygrittyinc.com (verified 2026-08-12). Spin-Clean Record Washer MKII Complete Kit: store.acousticsounds.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine and Spin-Clean Record Washer MKII Complete Kit?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Cleaning method: Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine Vacuum (fully manual: hand-applied fluid, hand-brushed, hand-rotated platter) vs Spin-Clean Record Washer MKII Complete Kit Manual immersion/bath wash with dual velvet brushes (non-electric)
  • Drying method: Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine Vacuum wand using the same vacuum motor as Nitty Gritty's Mini Pro 2 cleaner vs Spin-Clean Record Washer MKII Complete Kit Air-dry using included washable microfiber drying cloths (manual towel-dry, no vacuum or fan)

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