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Excellent record cleaner in good condition but owned from new so signs of age. Works well, comes in original box and packaging with original instruction manual. I now own an ultrasonic cleaner and have no room for the VPI. Won't upload my pictures, you can email me at [email protected] and call me on 07446221996
At £250, this looks like a strong bargain versus your GBP comps: it’s well below the £474 25th percentile and far under the £640 median, so it sits in clear buy territory rather than merely “good value.” For a used VPI HW-16.5, that pricing is especially attractive if the unit is genuinely clean and complete.
What makes it worth a look is the HW-16.5’s reputation as a serious record-cleaning machine: it’s a robust, enthusiast-grade vacuum cleaner that can make a real difference to noise floor and overall playback on a decent vinyl collection. At this level, the upside is strong if it includes the wand, clamp, and a tidy platter/top; I’d mainly want confirmation that the vacuum works properly and that the suction path isn’t noisy or weak.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
VPI Industries, founded in 1978 by Harry and Sheila Weisfeld in Cliffwood, New Jersey, emerged from a lifelong audiophile's basement workshop as a quintessential American family enterprise. What began with simple record weights and turntable isolation bases quickly evolved into a benchmark for analog precision, driven by Harry's relentless experimentation and Sheila's steadfast support. By 1981, the HW-16 record cleaning machine marked their first enduring hit, cementing VPI's heritage in the vinyl revival long before it became mainstream.
The brand specializes in high-end turntables, tonearms, phonograph accessories, and record cleaning systems, with iconic models like the TNT, Aries, Scout series, and the Classic 30th Anniversary edition showcasing uncompromising engineering. VPI prioritizes mechanical innovation—unibody designs, advanced platters, and air-bearing arms—over diversification into amplifiers, speakers, DACs, or headphones, maintaining a laser focus on the analog front-end.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, VPI commands respect among discerning audiophiles for delivering reference-grade performance at accessible price points relative to rivals. Now led by Harry's son Mat Weisfeld, the company thrives on its reputation for bulletproof reliability, world-class soundstaging, and U.S.-made craftsmanship, making it a cornerstone choice for serious vinyl enthusiasts seeking timeless excellence.
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