The Pro-Ject VC-E2 7" Records Cleaning Kit is the dedicated add-on for the Pro-Ject VC-E2 record cleaning machine. As standard, the VC-E2 is supplied with a record clamp and vacuum arm designed for 12" records; this kit adds the parts needed to clean 7" singles on the same machine, so smaller discs can be washed and vacuum dried with the same care as a full-size LP.
What Is Included
The kit contains a vacuum arm for 7" records, complete with short adhesive velvet strips, a record clamp sized for 7" records, and a 100ml bottle of Wash it 2 vinyl cleaning fluid. The 7" arm is fitted in place of the standard arm, and the 7" clamp is used in place of the original clamp, which will not fit.
Why a Dedicated 7" Kit
A 7" single has a smaller playing surface and a differently sized label than an LP, so the standard 12" arm and clamp cannot seal against it properly. The dedicated 7" arm gives full vacuum power across the smaller disc while the matching clamp protects the label and maintains the vacuum seal. Pro-Ject describes the result as optimised cleaning efficiency for 7" records, and the spare bottle of Wash it 2 means you can start reconditioning your singles collection straight away.
Compatibility
This is the VC-E2 version of the kit. Pro-Ject produces separate versions for the VC-S/S2, VC-E and VC-S3 machines, and UK distributor Henley Audio notes that the arm differs between the S-line and E-line machines because the arm is situated in a different place on top of each model. The older VC-E 7" kit is not compatible with the VC-E2, so VC-E2 owners should choose this kit specifically.