VPI Industries
VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
$1200
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VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine vs Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine is cheaper at $581.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Which is better: the VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine or Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine is the cheaper at $581.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine | Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1200 | $581.99 |
| Brand | VPI Industries | Nitty Gritty |
| Released | — | — |
| Cleaning method | Vacuum (manual fluid application + vacuum drying) | Vacuum (fully manual: hand-applied fluid, hand-brushed, hand-rotated platter) |
| Motor power (W) | — | — |
| Cycle time | 35-second vacuum pickup pass per side | — |
| Tank capacity | — | — |
| Ultrasonic frequency (kHz) | — | — |
| Noise level (dB) | — | — |
| Records per cycle | 1 | 1 |
| Drying method | Vacuum pickup tube, adjustable for record thickness, into a stainless-steel internal fluid-collection system | Vacuum wand using the same vacuum motor as Nitty Gritty's Mini Pro 2 cleaner |
Sources — VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine: musicdirect.com (verified 2026-08-12). Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine: nittygrittyinc.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine and Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 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 Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine Vacuum (fully manual: hand-applied fluid, hand-brushed, hand-rotated platter)
- 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 Nitty Gritty Model 1.0 Record Cleaning Machine Vacuum wand using the same vacuum motor as Nitty Gritty's Mini Pro 2 cleaner