Pro-Ject · Updated August 2026
Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine: price & specs
Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: audioadvisor.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine a good buy?
At $699, the Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine is #6 cheapest of the 13 record cleaning machines we track, where the median is $749. On the spec sheet, its records per cycle of 1 is the lowest of the 13.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $699 Audio Advisor US retail price; Pro-Ject's own site (project-audio.com) routes buyers to "Find a Dealer" and does not display consumer pricing |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pro-Ject |
| Released | — |
| Cleaning method | Vacuum (manual fluid application + vacuum drying) |
| Motor power (W) | — |
| 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 |
| Drying method | Vacuum suction wand on a tonearm-style pickup arm |
Source: audioadvisor.com (verified 2026-08-12) · corroborated by project-audio.com. Audio Advisor's listing confirms $699 price, 30 RPM cleaning speed, 2.5 L (85 oz) fluid capacity, 2-rotation dry time, magnetic clamp system, and 17.6 lb weight. Pro-Ject's own product page corroborates the wet-clean-then-vacuum-dry process and the "Wash it 2" eco-friendly fluid, but neither source publishes a motor wattage or noise-level figure, so both are left null rather than assumed.
Is the Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine worth it vs cheaper record cleaning machines?
Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine 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 | Cycle time | Tank capacity | Records per cycle | Drying method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine this | $699 | Vacuum (manual fluid application + vacuum drying) | Dries within 2 platter rotations at 30 RPM | 2.5 L (85 oz) waste-fluid reservoir | 1 | Vacuum suction wand on a tonearm-style pickup arm |
| HumminGuru Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner | $599.99 | Ultrasonic cavitation in distilled water | 2 or 5 min clean cycle + 5 or 10 min dry cycle (auto quick-clean or deep-clean modes) | 350 ml removable water tank | 1 | Built-in fan with air filter that separates dust during cleaning and drying |
| Okki Nokki ONE DV Record Cleaning Machine | $749 | Vacuum (manual fluid application + vacuum drying) | — | Integrated waste-fluid reservoir with level indicator (numeric capacity not published) | 1 | Configurable unibody vacuum arm and built-in hose, fits 7", 10", and 12" records |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine cost?
The Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine has a US price of $699 (Audio Advisor US retail price; Pro-Ject's own site (project-audio.com) routes buyers to "Find a Dealer" and does not display consumer pricing), as of 2026-08-12.
How does the Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine compare on price?
At $699, the Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine is #6 cheapest of the 13 record cleaning machines we track, where the median is $749.
What are the Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine's key specs?
Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium Record Cleaning Vacuum Machine (Pro-Ject): cleaning method Vacuum (manual fluid application + vacuum drying), cycle time Dries within 2 platter rotations at 30 RPM, tank capacity 2.5 L (85 oz) waste-fluid reservoir, records per cycle 1, drying method Vacuum suction wand on a tonearm-style pickup arm. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-12.
Price of record: $699 at audioadvisor.com, 2026-08-12. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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