Record Doctor VI Review- Before And After Audio!!

I'm very satisfied with the Record Doctor.
Enjoy the video!

[@moonytheloony6516]

I purchased this particular Record Doctor machine and so far I’m very impressed. This was a good video in regards to demonstrating how to use it. I use a different method though… I’ll explain… Before I first used it, I noticed the spinning cap had no arrow or marking on it in which one can verify a complete revolution. So I added a small piece of blue painters tape at the 12 o’clock position to mark my starting point more clearly. I’ll take my record “dusting” brush to remove any larger particles up to and including pet hair as to not over-tax the machine and/or avoid any clogging that could effect performance. Compressed air from a can about 8 inches away works just as well. When I apply that liquid on the record, I spin it, using that brush for at least 3-4 complete revolutions to get into those grooves. Possibly 5-6 for VERY filthy records. (MoFi makes a great dual purpose wet/dry brush for safe “scrubbing” if needed, I recommend it) Sometimes it also helps to let the liquid “sit” for about 3 minutes before removal, if the debris, dirt, grime, whatever, is being kinda stubborn. This is especially useful on records bought from thrift stores. Always be prepared to replace the inner sleeve. Then I flip it over. During the liquid removal process, I spin the record a little bit slower than what’s demonstrated here, just to make sure I’m getting as much fluid out as possible with each completed revolution. I perform 3 complete revolutions, clockwise and counter-clockwise, which usually does the trick. 4-5 revolutions IF a heavier soiled record with a larger amount of cleaning fluid, was applied. And then I place the record in a new rice paper/anti static master sleeve from Invest In Vinyl. They’re virtually identical to MoFi’s inner sleeve design but much, much cheaper and with 86% of their reviews giving them a 5-star rating, I can’t go wrong. The Record Doctor will get very warm after using it on several records. The only caveat is that after about 20 records, it’s a good idea to unplug it, drain any collected fluid from the bottom, and let it cool down for 2-3 hours back to room temperature. It’s not as good as ultrasonic cleaning, but it’s a more affordable & very effective option if one cannot afford, for example,the well-regarded Degritter ultrasonic record cleaning machine, which is about as good as it gets in ultrasonic lp record cleaning, but very expensive at $3,000.00 compared to $299 for the Record Doctor VI. I almost bought the Pro-Ject version of this machine which was $749 on Amazon but from what I can tell, the only difference was that Pro-Ject’s model spins the record for you. It looks a little more shiny but neither of those could justify the price difference in my opinion. Thanks to this video, I made an informed decision.

[@megaziah]

bro ive been cleaning this way and i've been getting much better results. Thanks for your detailed comment.

[@jesusgavemeaids]

Ah your method is very similar to mine. Except I made my own set up & my own version of the Vinyl Vac. There's a short video on my channel I made to demonstrate it for a coworker who also listens to a lot of vinyl....

[@MitchNorris]

Great comment, really adds to the original video. Thanks!!!

[@canyoneagle]

Yes! Very much like what I do, as well, with great results. I find 2 cleanings to be great for old/dirty records, some need 3 cleanings, but each cleaning makes an improvement.

[@moonytheloony6516]

@@canyoneagle what brand of record cleaning fluid do you generally use?

[@canyoneagle]

Great video! Thanks for posting. I do at least 3 rotations with the brush. I also start with one rotation with agitated brushing once the fluid has been spread. Same on vacuum - at least 3 rotations. Works great for me!

[@chiangui24]

You really don't need to use that much cleaning fluid. Also I will do a very slow smooth rotation and I think that helps a ton. I think the best thing about this device is how quickly you can clean/dry the records compared to other higher end methods.

[@megaziah]

thanks for the advice! ive been using that much on every record i clean lol.

[@daryljspetz2967]

Good video I had my record doctor VI for a year and I love it does a great job cleaning and drying my records best money spent and a good investment.

[@megaziah]

Thanks for watching! I agree I’ve never been happier with a product! My records look so slick after this cleans my records.

[@robertleeluben]

My dad had one of these back in the 80s, not sure if it's the predecessor to this one or a different company but it was essentially the same thing. It did a damn fine job I cleaned a big pile of 70s pressings with it.

[@paulomontero12]

I was thinking of buying of these, thank God I didn’t. Got the okki nokki! So pleased with it, love it.

[@VinylPro]

looks gorgeuse !

[@luispaxtor2680]

Made a big difference in sound quality after the washes.

[@penguinshoes6256]

I love my record doctor. I always wet clean brand new and used albums before my first play

[@megaziah]

I’m actually very satisfied with it and I think the need for something more expensive isn’t necessary for me anymore. This thing works perfectly.

[@penguinshoes6256]

@@megaziah i completely agree with you. I’m a faithful record doctor owner and have been for years. The need for an ultrasonic cleaner is a waste. I love the improved sound quality. I had records that were littered with dust dirt and the record doctor sucked the grooves clean! I make a homemade record cleaning solution. Shoot I should make a video. The solution is one part isopropyl alcohol, one part distilled water, and one part Ilford ilfotol

[@penguinshoes6256]

@@megaziah I use a different type of wet cleaning brush. I use a flat brush cloth

[@penguinshoes6256]

@@megaziah I typically go very light with the cleaning solution. One time the cloth sheet ripped off of the vacuum because I used too much cleaning liquid!!!!! So beware!

[@mikekuhn214]

Does a decent job but unit gets quite hot even washing/drying a couple of records. I have a fan pointed towards it 2 keep it cool. Also it’s loud so ear protection is a must

[@megaziah]

I usually only clean one record and turn it off. Yeah banks for the comment! I hope you enjoyed the video : D

[@hitechburg]

This machine does a very good job. I thought about buying the AUDIO DESK SYSTEME ($4,000).

[@megaziah]

If it does the job get it! This little machine does such a good job I don’t regret getting it at all.

[@piotrbiedowicz1602]

Where to buy this big rounded thing which you put on the record and how is this called?

[@damondhorner1602]

It comes with it.

[@iriecakesmike6549]

Nice iamnobody

[@weaselsuit]

I have two older Nitty Gritty machines that look and work exactly like this thing. What’s the deal with that?

[@megaziah]

I’m not sure. Maybe that old style has been copied by other companies over time? That’s interesting to hear though.

[@aussierob7177]

Besides a record cleaning machine you need a power cleaner, record cleaning fluid , distilled water, and record preservative. Also separate cleaning brushes for each liquid.

[@Lucca-An-Aspiring-Poet]

I mean yeah, we love our vinyl and all but excessive much?

[@broeheemed32]

Finish off with a few zaps of ZeroStat.

[@megaziah]

Man I wish I had one! It’s been on my radar for a while.

[@ralex3697]

Doesn’t look very good, I think ultrasonic is a better way to go. It will get deep into the grooves

[@megaziah]

If I could afford the degritter I would use it primarily for all my records but this record doctor is actually doing it for me at the moment.

[@Snobollskrieg]

I think it's more of an issue of affordability. Sure, you can get cheap ultrasonic cleaners nowadays, but they are hardly worth the price. If you can shell out €1000-4000 for an ultrasonic rcm, be my guest, but not everyone can afford that. I think the Record Doctor VI, for what it costs, does a really good job.

[@jesusgavemeaids]

I almost got one of those. Glad I didn't. I discovered the Vinyl Vac but instead of buying that, I made my own. So it's basically the same process but I do it a little different. 1st, I apply the fluid & brush in both directions at least 10 time each. 2nd, I vacuum. 3rd, I apply more fluid but this time I let it soak for anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes. Also when I vacuum up the fluid I rotate the record slower. I have a short video on my channel I made to demonstrate my set up to a coworker who also listens to a lot of vinyl if anyone wants to check it out.

[@goth2415]

Iamnobody based

[@megaziah]

Hell yeah!

[@paulomontero12]

Sounds like an airplane taking off. Too loud, okki nokki is so quite compared to most these other cleaning machines.

[@alexoneal572]

How long till that vacuum is full of pet hair? LOL

[@moonytheloony6516]

I think the idea is to remove the large particles first, manually, such as pet hair, etc, which is what I do. I use a carbon brush which worked perfectly. That immediately removes the chances of pet hair or larger particles from compromising the vacuum’s performance during the suction process in my experience.

[@Licoricedisc]

"Like a Degritter".... please... explain how this compares even remotely to a Degritter???????!!!!

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

LOL!!!!!!!

[@shawnmyers1880]

Go the other way 5 to 6 times

[@shawnmyers1880]

Too😅!