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Re: Anyone interested in a $200 Ultrasonic RCM?
« Reply #16 on: October 30, 2018, 11:56:59 AM »
the first link still requires you to buy all of the other materials.   The second link doesn't lift, it's no better than a DIY.   I still like the one at the top of this thread MUCH better.

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Re: Anyone interested in a $200 Ultrasonic RCM?
« Reply #17 on: October 30, 2018, 03:49:30 PM »
Without a doubt I'd rather have an ultrasonic that does at least three records at a time. The good news is there are a lot more options and cheaper options than a year ago. Between some med bills and holidays coming up, I have to watch from the sidelines. Luckily the VPI I rebuilt is still going strong, but sometime next year it would be nice to upgrade for a deeper clean.

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Re: Anyone interested in a $200 Ultrasonic RCM?
« Reply #18 on: October 30, 2018, 09:27:32 PM »
Interesting looking device.  It may be overpriced as the ultrasonic tank (6L) should be around $125.  The manual sliding bracket, motor drive, label covers/spacer should be around $300.  It look like some thought effort was put into the design. 

I can state without hesitation the tank and the ultrasonic cleaning transducers work well on that tank as displayed.  I have that same unit.  Chinese built but it works!  Members here have heard the results on their records that I cleaned.

These designs are getting better and the price point is moving lower.
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Re: Anyone interested in a $200 Ultrasonic RCM?
« Reply #19 on: October 31, 2018, 06:55:55 AM »
Thanks for the feedback.  I contacted them and they said the motor spins 6 revolutions a minute.  I plan to make them an offer of $400 and see how it goes.   You never know.

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Re: Anyone interested in a $200 Ultrasonic RCM?
« Reply #20 on: November 03, 2018, 03:17:31 PM »
Well, those sellers countered my offer of $375 with an offer of 6% off their sang price so about 575 including the 55 Shipping.    Might just order the ultra cleaner unit and that upright spinner.   
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Re: Anyone interested in a $200 Ultrasonic RCM?
« Reply #21 on: November 03, 2018, 09:34:43 PM »
I think the one in the link spins at 6 rpm, mine is 1/2 rpm.  I don't know if speed is an issue for effective cleaning?
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Re: Anyone interested in a $200 Ultrasonic RCM?
« Reply #22 on: November 03, 2018, 09:57:06 PM »
Yes, I think slower would be better.   The Sonic Spin kit allows 1.5 to 7 minutes per revolution. 
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Re: Anyone interested in a $200 Ultrasonic RCM?
« Reply #23 on: November 03, 2018, 10:20:11 PM »
minutes per revolution or rpm?

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Re: Anyone interested in a $200 Ultrasonic RCM?
« Reply #24 on: November 04, 2018, 05:05:54 AM »
Copy says variable speed. ..."minutes per record revolution"
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Re: Anyone interested in a $200 Ultrasonic RCM?
« Reply #25 on: November 19, 2018, 11:50:39 AM »
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Record-Vinyl-Stack-ULTRA-Sonic-Spin-Kit-for-Ultrasonic-Cleaning-Vinyl-Records/161402849405

This is at $275.  anyone in if I can talk them into two for $500 shipping included?

Still have to get the Ultrasonic reservoir which I think ill be another $125

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Re: Anyone interested in a $200 Ultrasonic RCM?
« Reply #26 on: November 19, 2018, 05:13:14 PM »
Also seeing this heating unit for around $115 . 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Stainless-Steel-10L-Industry-Heated-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-Heater-w-Timer

Anyone interested in one if I can get the price down to $100 each by ordering a few?

Carl  Is this the same one you have?  Thinking I might want  a higher frequency than 40 Hz I think this is.  Any opinions?
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Re: Anyone interested in a $200 Ultrasonic RCM?
« Reply #27 on: November 19, 2018, 10:42:09 PM »
not ignoring you.... giving it some thought, since I already have a VPI that I really like.
a bunch of nice sounding stuff. Nice that I'm finally able to actually listen to file music for the first time...

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Re: Anyone interested in a $200 Ultrasonic RCM?
« Reply #28 on: November 20, 2018, 10:54:18 AM »
Found a 6L Ultrasonic heater for under $100 so ordering one shortly. 

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Re: Anyone interested in a $200 Ultrasonic RCM?
« Reply #29 on: November 20, 2018, 04:50:57 PM »
Ordered the  3 LP Ultra sonic spin kit. 

seller has some "seconds" that may have a few marks on the chrome but is mechanically perfect at a discounted price.

Now  waiting to hear back on my offer for the 6L tank.

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