VPI Industries
VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
$1200Cheaper
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VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine vs Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine is cheaper at $1200. Every spec and price links to its source.
Degritter
Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine
$3600
Which is better: the VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine or Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine is the cheaper at $1200.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine | Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1200 | $3600 Music Direct US retail price |
| Brand | VPI Industries | Degritter |
| Released | — | — |
| Cleaning method | Vacuum (manual fluid application + vacuum drying) | Ultrasonic cavitation (Power Drive 2.0 with Pulse Mode) |
| Motor power (W) | — | 300 |
| Cycle time | 35-second vacuum pickup pass per side | — |
| Tank capacity | — | 1.3 L (0.35 gal) removable water tank |
| Ultrasonic frequency (kHz) | — | 120 |
| Noise level (dB) | — | 70 |
| Records per cycle | 1 | 1 |
| Drying method | Vacuum pickup tube, adjustable for record thickness, into a stainless-steel internal fluid-collection system | Filtered-air fan drying, 20 adjustable fan power settings |
Sources — VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine: musicdirect.com (verified 2026-08-12). Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine: musicdirect.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine and Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Cleaning method: VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine Vacuum (manual fluid application + vacuum drying) vs Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine Ultrasonic cavitation (Power Drive 2.0 with Pulse Mode)
- Drying method: VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine Vacuum pickup tube, adjustable for record thickness, into a stainless-steel internal fluid-collection system vs Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine Filtered-air fan drying, 20 adjustable fan power settings