VPI Industries · Updated August 2026
VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine: price & specs
VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: musicdirect.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine a good buy?
At $1200, the VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine is #9 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) | $1200 Music Direct / Acoustic Sounds US retail price (VPI's own site routes to dealers, MSRP corroborated identically at both retailers) |
|---|---|
| Brand | VPI Industries |
| Released | — |
| Cleaning method | Vacuum (manual fluid application + vacuum drying) |
| Motor power (W) | — |
| Cycle time | 35-second vacuum pickup pass per side |
| Tank capacity | — |
| Ultrasonic frequency (kHz) | — |
| Noise level (dB) | — |
| Records per cycle | 1 |
| Drying method | Vacuum pickup tube, adjustable for record thickness, into a stainless-steel internal fluid-collection system |
Source: musicdirect.com (verified 2026-08-12) · corroborated by store.acousticsounds.com. Both Music Direct and Acoustic Sounds independently confirm $1,200 price, 115V-only vacuum motor rated 6.5A (7.5A max draw), 18 RPM turntable motor, 35-second cleaning cycle per side, adjustable vacuum pickup tube, stainless-steel fluid collection, and 28-33 lb shipping weight (sources vary slightly, 28-33 lb range). Motor power in watts is never stated by either source (only amperage), so it is left null rather than computed by assumption; reservoir capacity in liters/oz is likewise not published, so tank_capacity is null.
Is the VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine worth it vs cheaper record cleaning machines?
VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning 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 | Records per cycle | Drying method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine this | $1200 | Vacuum (manual fluid application + vacuum drying) | 35-second vacuum pickup pass per side | 1 | Vacuum pickup tube, adjustable for record thickness, into a stainless-steel internal fluid-collection system |
| iSonic P4875 7.5L Commercial Ultrasonic Cleaner (used for vinyl record cleaning) | $779.95 | Ultrasonic cavitation (general-purpose commercial tank cleaner adapted for vinyl via separately-sold record racks/mandrels) | Adjustable digital timer, up to 30 minutes, with memory recall | — | None built in; air-dry after removal from the ultrasonic bath |
| Kirmuss Audio KA-RC-1 Ultrasonic Record Restoration System | $1490 | Ultrasonic cavitation with patented record suspension system | 2-5 minute cycles (5-minute final restoration cycle) | 4 | Air-dry; residual moisture removed with included lint-free optician's microfiber cloth |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine cost?
The VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine has a US price of $1200 (Music Direct / Acoustic Sounds US retail price (VPI's own site routes to dealers, MSRP corroborated identically at both retailers)), as of 2026-08-12.
How does the VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine compare on price?
At $1200, the VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine is #9 cheapest of the 13 record cleaning machines we track, where the median is $749.
What are the VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine's key specs?
VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine (VPI Industries): cleaning method Vacuum (manual fluid application + vacuum drying), cycle time 35-second vacuum pickup pass per side, records per cycle 1, drying method Vacuum pickup tube, adjustable for record thickness, into a stainless-steel internal fluid-collection system. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-12.
Price of record: $1200 at musicdirect.com, 2026-08-12. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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