- "The Pro-Ject VC-S3 did an outstanding job. If you have the space and budget, the larger version is still the flagship Pro-Ject record cleaning machine, and with the improved motor with cataphoretic surface treatment, it does provide peace of mind if the machine will see intensive use." — Sound Matters (June 2023)
- "The cleaning process took only a few minutes. Audible playback errors, if caused by dirt, were reliably removed. The increase in fine information was noticeable in a more transparent, more open sound image with more details and nuances, whereby the spatiality also improved." — HiFi-IFAs, Germany (June 2024)
Pro-Ject VC-S3
- Premium vacuum record cleaning machine
- Cleans records in one to two revolutions
- Includes Wash it 2 non-alcoholic cleaning fluid
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Description
The Pro-Ject VC-S3 is the premium record cleaning machine in Pro-Ject's VC-S range, sitting above the compact VC-E2 and representing the flagship level of the company's wet-vacuum cleaning approach. Built in Europe with 5mm aluminium composite panels, it combines a powerful vacuum motor with a rotating platter to remove contaminants from record grooves thoroughly and efficiently.
Superior Cleaning Performance
The VC-S3 is capable of cleaning a record completely in just one to two revolutions at 30 RPM, using a combination of Pro-Ject's proprietary Wash it 2 cleaning fluid and a refined vacuum arm fitted with a self-adhesive strip for improved contact. The machine's large 2.5 litre collection tank means prolonged cleaning sessions without interruption, and records emerge completely dry.
New Features for the S3 Generation
Compared to its predecessor, the VC-S3 introduces a redesigned cabinet, a magnetic clamp for quicker record securing, and a vacuum motor with aluminium mounting pads and cataphoretic surface treatment for greater durability. The new self-adhesive arm strip improves cleaning contact, while the updated Wash it 2 fluid is supplied pre-mixed to eliminate the risk of using unsuitable water.
Eco-Friendly, Non-Alcoholic Fluid
Pro-Ject developed Wash it 2 specifically for the VC-S range. Unlike alcohol-based fluids, which can damage the micro-information embedded in vinyl grooves, Wash it 2 is non-alcoholic and residue-free. It removes static charge from the record surface as well as cleaning debris from the grooves, resulting in quieter playback with improved detail and transparency.
What's in the Box
The VC-S3 is supplied with everything needed to get started: the cleaning machine itself, a brush, vacuum arm, self-adhesive arm strip, magnetic clamp, a 100ml bottle of Wash it 2 cleaning fluid, and a power cable.
Specification
| Type | Record Cleaning Machine |
|---|---|
| Cleaning Speed | 30 RPM |
| Tank Capacity | 2.5 litres |
| Power Connection | 110/120V or 230/240V; 50 or 60 Hz |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 415 x 325 x 272 mm |
| Weight | 8.0 kg |
| Construction | 5mm aluminium composite panels |
| Included Accessories | Brush, Vacuum Arm, Self-Adhesive Arm Strip, Magnetic Clamp, Wash it 2 (100ml), Power Cable |
| Origin | Made in Europe |