[neobop]

Hi boys and girls,

This is a manual Nitty Gritty type machine.  Now for $199.

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RDV

neo

[ArthurDent]

Thanks for the tip neobop    May just have to check one out at that price.

[neobop]

KAB still has similar one for $169, but you have to use your own vacuum cleaner hose attachment.

http://kabusa.com/frameset.htm?/index.htm

These are nice and small - easy to stash if you're a little cramped for space.  If you have room in your kitchen you could even keep it there with a supply of sleeves.  Really dirty old records might benefit from a rinse in the sink first, then clean with RCM fluid and dry on the machine. 
neo

[S Clark]

I've got the KABUSA manual cleaner, and it does a great job.  But for only an extra $30, the self contained unit is a no brainer.  Any one want to buy my KAB EV-1 unit for $110?  I doubt if the Nitty Gritty does any better job, but self contained is certainly easier.

[Minn Mark]

If they still make them like they used to, it'll do ya for many years. I've probably got a record Doctor version I (over 20 years old) that I purchased through Audio Advisor. It works great, and while I am tempted to replace it with a VPI, I never have.  I prefer Audio Intelligent solutions, and keep replacement pads on hand, as they do wear out. A great unit, and I think I prbably paid -$200 for mine, so a really good value.
Only caveat: if you clean several records you will have solution leak out of the bottom (reservior plug) so be aware your unit should be placed in a 'wet" area.  Not a big deal, I keep an absorbant cloth unider mine to catch this overflow. No good way w/o dissassebly to access or clean the reservior. I have never done this.

Happy listening,

Mark

[Letitroll98]

I have the original Nitty Gritty model 1.0 before they "discontinued" the model as a NG and branded it Record Doctor.  The machine works great and has lasted for years, and you can still get all of the replacement parts, plus a couple of upgrades from KAB (better bearings and knob).  However I keep thinking of buying an automatic turning model, it does get very tedious turning and turning if you're doing several records, and especially for me because I use the three step Audio Solution liquids.  However this is a great price as the new NG Model 1.0 with the fancy wooden sides and little wells for fluid is $445.