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Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum 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 Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum 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 Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine Spin-Clean Record Washer MKII Complete Kit
US price $699 $124.99
BrandPro-JectSpin-Clean
Released
Cleaning method Vacuum (manual fluid application + vacuum drying) Manual immersion/bath wash with dual velvet brushes (non-electric)
Motor power (W) 0
Cycle time Dries within 2 platter rotations at 30 RPM
Tank capacity 2.5 L (85 oz) waste-fluid reservoir 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 suction wand on a tonearm-style pickup arm Air-dry using included washable microfiber drying cloths (manual towel-dry, no vacuum or fan)

Sources — Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine: audioadvisor.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 Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine and Spin-Clean Record Washer MKII Complete Kit?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Cleaning method: Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine Vacuum (manual fluid application + vacuum drying) vs Spin-Clean Record Washer MKII Complete Kit Manual immersion/bath wash with dual velvet brushes (non-electric)
  • Tank capacity: Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine 2.5 L (85 oz) waste-fluid reservoir vs Spin-Clean Record Washer MKII Complete Kit Bath basin; included fluid concentrate rated to clean over 700 records
  • Drying method: Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine Vacuum suction wand on a tonearm-style pickup arm 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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