Record Doctor XI Dual Sided Record Cleaning Machine

Record Doctor XI: A Quieter Vacuum Record Cleaner for Both Sides at Once

The Record Doctor XI is a motorized vacuum record cleaning machine. It is the 25th anniversary edition of the Record Doctor line.

It cleans and vacuums both sides of an LP at the same time. A powered motor turns the record, so you never spin it by hand.

A Quieter Vacuum

The XI keeps the bi-directional motor, swing arm and cleaning strip of the Record Doctor X. Pangea Audio says the new vacuum is "quieter, without sacrificing power or performance."

A Motor Built for Long Sessions

A direct-drive, high-torque motor turns the record forward or in reverse. It is designed to run cool through many cleanings in a row.

Label Protection and a Deep-Cleaning Brush

A screw-down clamp with a gasket keeps cleaning fluid off the record label. An anti-static goat hair brush is included for working fluid deep into the grooves.

How the XI Fits Your Record Care Routine

The XI is a wet-cleaning machine. You apply record cleaning fluid, scrub with the brush, then the vacuum arm pulls the fluid and loosened dirt out of the grooves.

Used fluid collects in a storage tank that is simple to empty. The compact cabinet and aluminum top fit easily on a shelf near your turntable.

What it is not: it is not an ultrasonic cleaner, and it needs cleaning fluid to work. For 7-inch singles or 78s, call us at 800-942-0220 before you buy.

What Reviewers Are Saying

The Joy of Vinyl Records, YouTube (October 2026): "I'm hard-pressed to find anything that can be improved upon."

The reviewer added: "Saves a ton of time. Absolutely love this thing."

Who Is This Record Cleaning Machine Best For?

• Growing vinyl collections — cleaning both sides at once saves time on every record.
• Used-record shoppers — a vacuum clean removes the grime that brushes alone leave behind.
• Shared living spaces — the vacuum is quieter than earlier Record Doctor models.
• Record Doctor X owners — the same motor, arm and strip, with a quieter vacuum.
• Not for — anyone who wants a dry, fluid-free cleaning method or an ultrasonic machine.

How Does It Connect to Your System?

• Set the XI on a flat, stable surface and plug it into a wall outlet.
• Place the record on the platter and screw down the clamp over the label.
• Apply cleaning fluid and scrub the grooves with the goat hair brush as the record turns.
• Lower the vacuum arm to draw off the fluid, then empty the storage tank when needed.

The Record Doctor XI comes in Carbon Fiber or Gloss Black.

Pairs Well With

Round out your record care setup:

• Record cleaning solutions — the fluid the XI needs for every clean.
• Record brushes — for quick dusting between deep cleans.
• Record cleaning accessories — replacement parts and extras.
• Turntables — enjoy your freshly cleaned records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it clean both sides of a record at once?

Yes. The XI cleans and vacuums both sides of an LP at the same time.

How is the XI different from the Record Doctor X?

It uses the same bi-directional motor, swing arm and cleaning strip. The main change is a vacuum that Pangea Audio says is quieter, without losing suction.

Do I need cleaning fluid?

Yes. The XI is a wet-cleaning vacuum machine. Used fluid collects in a storage tank for easy disposal.

Will it protect my record labels?

Yes. The screw-down clamp has a gasket that keeps fluid off the label while you clean.

Is a brush included?

Yes. An anti-static goat hair brush comes with the XI for deep-cleaning grooves.

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