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The HW-16.5 is VPI's most-affordable record cleaning machine, but neither its build quality nor its cleaning power has been compromised. Its high-torque, 18-RPM turntable motor is more than capable of withstanding the pressure of heavy scrubbing during extended cleaning sessions, and its 35-second cleaning cycle per side makes quick work of even the dirtiest records.
The HW-16.5's high-powered vacuum ensures quick, deep cleaning, while its newly designed vacuum pickup tube automatically adjusts to accommodate records of any thickness. The internal fluid collection system is made of stainless steel to prevent corrosion, and the fully-enclosed design prevents splashing or mess. In the VPI tradition, all components are extra heavy-duty, professional grade for a long, trouble-free life. Clean your records with the HW-16.5 and hear what you've been missing.
- Product Dimensions: 14.2" D x 15.5" W x 9" H
- Shipping Weight: 33 pounds
 Customer Reviews
(4.94 Stars) 16 person(s) rated this product.
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Old faithful posted on 12/26/2017
5 Stars
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| I've owned mine for 17 years and cleaned hundreds of records with it. Garage sale specials and new vinyl all take a spin on the cleaner before I play them.
It works, makes a big difference in sound even on new records, and it's lasted me 17 years and counting.
I consider this a real component no different than an amp or cartridge.
It is loud and takes up some space but that's a small price to pay.
My only gripe is that you have to clean one side of one record at a time. The new cleaners than can clean a dozen discs at a time look intriguing but I'll stick with my HW 16 until it burns out. Which may never happen.
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No Lies or Exaggerations: posted on 09/08/2006
5 Stars
Reviewer: Cris Yarborough
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| I bought my VPI 16.5 from Acoustic Sounds on the recommendation of a number of website reviews and a deep desire to bring my old vinyl back to life. The reviews were staggeringly positive and so I thought this machine would be great and make my records sound close to new.
Well, I have been using it for about 9 months now and all I can say is that the reviews contained no lies or exaggerations! My vinyl did not sound almost new, it sounded better that new!
In 1974 I bought Frank Zappa Apostrophe. I still have the album from when I was 14 and once it was cleaned (just a few days ago after sitting in my collection for 20+ years) it sounded PERFECTLY clean. No Kelloggs Effects (snap crackle or pops).
This is the ONLY product that I EVER bought that completely lived up to its recommendations. It actually exceeded my expectations!
There is a slight learning curve while you develop the cleaning technique that will work best for you. NO VINYL LOVER SHOULD DO WITHOUT!
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An Absolute Must for Vinyl Lovers posted on 10/02/2004
5 Stars
Reviewer: Henry
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| I've used my VPI 16.5 for more than 7 years now and still consider it to be the single most important component in my analog front end. Unless you have personally heard the difference a good "wet wash" can make, it is difficult to describe. Suffice to say that much of what most people believe are record scratches and wear, i.e., the pops, clicks and other noise nasties that plague vinyl playback, are not that at all. It is the dreaded "groove grunge," dirt, oil, vinyl slivers and other contaminents buried deep into the grooves of your treasured LPs. Only a good vacuum cleaner, such as the VPIs, can safely remove this grunge, and surface static electricity, too, and make your LPs sound new again. I cannot recommend this component too highly.
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