Pro-Ject: VC-E Mini Record Cleaning Machine

LAB POINTS

• Pro-Ject's first complete wet/dry vinyl cleaning system with bottom-mounted vacuum
  
• less noise compared to VC-E2 and VC-S3
• smallest unit in Pro-Ject line w/ improved cabinet made out of 4mm aluminum composite panels
• new Brushless DC vacuum motor provides strong and reliable suction + long service life
• magnetic clamp for quicker cleaning + more secure protection of center labels
  
• apply desired amount of record cleaning fluid using supplied brush, flip + turn on
• switches for vacuum and motor direction for thorough cleaning
• works with 12", 10", and 7" vinyl records
• includes brush + custom eco-friendly Wash It 2 cleaning fluid, already pre-mixed / no need to dilute w/ water
• made in Europe

"The VC-E Mini is an efficient, ultra-compact record cleaning machine designed for vinyl enthusiasts with space limitations. The dry brush cleaning before playing the record is good to roughly remove dust. To effectively clean the grooves, you need to wet clean the record. To achieve the perfect cleaning, we also need a suitable cleaning fluid. Alcoholic cleaning fluids can destroy musical micro information of the grooves. That‘s the reason we designed our new eco-friendly Wash it 2 non-alcoholic cleaning fluid, pre-mixed so you don‘t have to dilute the concentrate yourself anymore. This avoids accidentally using unsuitable tap water for mixing." - Pro-Ject

VC-E Mini vs VC-E2

• VC-E Mini is even smaller than the compact VC-E2 model, smaller foot print and fluid capacity (0.3 vs 0.5 liters)
• VC-E Mini ($349) is considerably less expensive than the VC-E2 ($549)

LAB REVIEW

Pro-Ject's VC-E Mini is a complete wet/dry cleaning system for those wanting to keep things modest. The VC-E Mini is Pro-Ject's first bottom-mounted vacuum system. This new design simplifies operation, reduces mechanical complexity, while maintaining effective fluid removal from the record surface. The VC-E Mini sports an ultra-compact cabinet size made from aluminum composite panels for quiet operation compared to other Pro-Ject vacuum cleaning machines. The magnetic clamp allows for quick and secure mounting and seals and protects your center labels during cleaning. This is a highly efficient, effective & space-saving way to keep your vinyl clean and clear of dirt and debris, ultimately resulting in a better listening experience.

TECH SPECS

• power supply: min. 12V/5A
• power consumption: max 60W
• cleaning speed: 30 RPM
• dimensions (WxHxD): 9.1" x 6.1" x 7.3" / 230 x 155 x 185 mm
• tank size: 0.3 liters
• weight: 4.63 lbs. / 2.1 kg

COMES WITH

• magnetic clamp
• self-adhesive arm strip
• magnetic clamp
• vinyl brush
• 100ml Wash It 2 cleaning fluid
• AC power supply