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Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine
$699Cheaper
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Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine vs Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine is cheaper at $699. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Clearaudio
Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine
$3200
Which is better: the Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine or Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine is the cheaper at $699.
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| Spec | Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine | Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $699 | $3200 |
| Brand | Pro-Ject | Clearaudio |
| Released | — | — |
| Cleaning method | Vacuum (manual fluid application + vacuum drying) | Vacuum with bi-directional motorized platter rotation and controlled fluid application |
| Motor power (W) | — | 300 |
| Cycle time | Dries within 2 platter rotations at 30 RPM | — |
| Tank capacity | 2.5 L (85 oz) waste-fluid reservoir | — |
| Ultrasonic frequency (kHz) | — | — |
| Noise level (dB) | — | — |
| Records per cycle | 1 | 1 |
| Drying method | Vacuum suction wand on a tonearm-style pickup arm | Vacuum drying, acoustically damped cabinet |
Sources — Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine: audioadvisor.com (verified 2026-08-12). Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine: upscaleaudio.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine and Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Cleaning method: Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine Vacuum (manual fluid application + vacuum drying) vs Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine Vacuum with bi-directional motorized platter rotation and controlled fluid application
- Drying method: Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine Vacuum suction wand on a tonearm-style pickup arm vs Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent Record Cleaning Machine Vacuum drying, acoustically damped cabinet