Small enough to be tempting: I need this award-winning turntable companys new mini automatic vinyl-cleaning machine more than Ill admit

Date:
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:08:10 +0000

Description:
Pro-Ject has launched the VC-E Mini, a new vinyl cleaning machine that's smaller and more affordable than past models.

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vacuum-based automatic vinyl record cleaner Designed to use few moving parts My record collection isn't mine, but an inheritance I try to take good care of. Or I thought I took great care of, but Pro-Ject's new release has me thinking I could be doing a better at keeping them pristine.

The company behind the five-star Pro-Ject Debut Carbon and numerous more of the best turntables , has unveiled its latest vinyl cleaning device. This is the Pro-Ject VC-E Mini, which is going on sale in April. It's set to cost 249 (about $350, AU$500), so it's not cheap but it's more affordable than the existing VC-E2 and VC-E3. Article continues below You may like Pro-Ject's beautiful new premium turntable promises "analogue excellence" How to set up your new turntable and start collecting vinyl This new turntable speaker is a perfect space-saving buy for new vinyl owners

Since dirt on a vinyl can really hurt its sound quality, machines like this make sense, but to me the VC-E Mini solves a few problems that make this kind of machine out-of-reach for most people. A smaller cleaning machine The Pro-Ject VC-E Mini is, as the name suggests, a more compact record cleaner, and it's designed to minimize moving parts (and cupboard space too).

It saves space by not having a suction arm to clean the vinyl. Instead it
uses a brushless vacuum motor to help cleaning fluid trickle across the vinyl and off the machine.

The box also includes a cleaning brush, magnetic clamp, adhesive arm strip
and said cleaning fluid, so the cleaning process sounds pretty hands-on. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

This fluid is Pro-Ject's Wash it 2, which is already readily available to buy since other VC-E models use it. It doesn't use alcohol, and instead is made from "demineralised water and cleaning concentrate".

As someone who's always just cleaned their records with a microfiber cloth, I've always been put off by the size and price of bespoke upkeep machines
like this.

While the VC-E doesn't fully solve the latter problem, I'll concede that it's small enough to be tempting as someone who really does want to preserve these items. Maybe I need it more than I thought The best turntables for all
budgets Our top picks, based on real-world testing and comparisons

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