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GEM Dandy Hydraulic LP Cleaning Apparatus Mk II: price & specs

Name: GEM Dandy Hydraulic LP Cleaning Apparatus Mk II
Brand: GEM Dandy
Price: 119 USD
Availability: InStock

GEM Dandy Hydraulic LP Cleaning Apparatus Mk II. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: hifigem.com verified 2026-08-12 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark0/100#6 of 6 in class

The GEM Dandy Hydraulic LP Cleaning Apparatus Mk II is listed at $119 on hifigem.com as of 2026-08-12, the cheapest record cleaning machines (median $749); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 0/100 pay-blind standing, #6 of 6 in class.

Verified Aug 12, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Is the GEM Dandy Hydraulic LP Cleaning Apparatus Mk II a good buy?

At $119, the GEM Dandy Hydraulic LP Cleaning Apparatus Mk II is the cheapest of the 13 record cleaning machines we track, where the median is $749. On the spec sheet, its motor power of 0 W is the lowest of the 6, and its records per cycle of 1 is the lowest of the 13.

Specifications

Price (US)	$119 Price as documented in a detailed 6moons product review of the current Mk II unit; HiFi GEM's own current product page does not display a list price, so this may not reflect present-day pricing
Brand	GEM Dandy
Released	—
Cleaning method	No-contact hydraulic wash: tap-water jet flushes the groove at an angle while the LP rotates on a protected mandrel
Motor power (W)	0
Cycle time	—
Tank capacity	—
Ultrasonic frequency (kHz)	—
Noise level (dB)	—
Records per cycle	1
Drying method	Manual towel-dry with a soft cloth after rinsing (no vacuum, fan, or heater)

Source: hifigem.com (verified 2026-08-12) · corroborated by 6moons.com. CORRECTED/CLARIFIED FROM SEED: "Gem Dandy" is not a vacuum or ultrasonic RCM but a distinct no-contact hydraulic (pressurized tap-water jet) cleaning apparatus invented by George E. Merrill, still manufactured today by HiFi GEM as the Hydraulic LP Cleaning Apparatus Mk II (label-protecting rotating mandrel, faucet-fed water jet at an angle, no brushes or vacuum). HiFi GEM's own current page confirms the Mk II revision (o-ring seals, hand wheel, new bearing, stainless components per the Australian distributor GrooveWorks) and that it ships with a mandrel stand, jet hose, cleaning solution, and lubricant, but does not list a price. A detailed 6moons review of the current product documents a $119 apparatus price (plus $9 cleaning solution, $24 lube kit), the tap-water-jet mechanism at roughly 60-70°F water temperature and a 30° rotation angle, and a manual-cloth drying step — used here as the price source since it is a directly-published figure rather than an estimate, flagged in priceNote as possibly dated. The device draws no electrical power (motor_power_w = 0, its documented state) and has no numeric tank, cycle-time, frequency, or dB specification to report.

Is the GEM Dandy Hydraulic LP Cleaning Apparatus Mk II worth it vs cheaper record cleaning machines?

GEM Dandy Hydraulic LP Cleaning Apparatus Mk II against its closest cheaper and pricier record cleaning machines on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 13 ranked

Product	Price	Cleaning method	Motor power (W)	Records per cycle	Drying method
GEM Dandy Hydraulic LP Cleaning Apparatus Mk II this	$119	No-contact hydraulic wash: tap-water jet flushes the groove at an angle while the LP rotates on a protected mandrel	0	1	Manual towel-dry with a soft cloth after rinsing (no vacuum, fan, or heater)
Spin-Clean Record Washer MKII Complete Kit	$124.99	Manual immersion/bath wash with dual velvet brushes (non-electric)	0	1	Air-dry using included washable microfiber drying cloths (manual towel-dry, no vacuum or fan)

Frequently asked questions

How much does the GEM Dandy Hydraulic LP Cleaning Apparatus Mk II cost?

The GEM Dandy Hydraulic LP Cleaning Apparatus Mk II has a US price of $119 (Price as documented in a detailed 6moons product review of the current Mk II unit; HiFi GEM's own current product page does not display a list price, so this may not reflect present-day pricing), as of 2026-08-12.

How does the GEM Dandy Hydraulic LP Cleaning Apparatus Mk II compare on price?

At $119, the GEM Dandy Hydraulic LP Cleaning Apparatus Mk II is the cheapest of the 13 record cleaning machines we track, where the median is $749.

What are the GEM Dandy Hydraulic LP Cleaning Apparatus Mk II's key specs?

GEM Dandy Hydraulic LP Cleaning Apparatus Mk II (GEM Dandy): cleaning method No-contact hydraulic wash: tap-water jet flushes the groove at an angle while the LP rotates on a protected mandrel, motor power w 0, records per cycle 1, drying method Manual towel-dry with a soft cloth after rinsing (no vacuum, fan, or heater). Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-12.

Price of record: $119 at hifigem.com, 2026-08-12. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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