{"product_id":"pro-ject-vc-e-mini-record-cleaning-machine","title":"Pro-Ject VC-E Mini Record Cleaning Machine","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Vacuum Record Cleaner That Fits Almost Anywhere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Pro-Ject VC-E Mini is a vacuum-powered record cleaning machine, built as the smallest and simplest model in Pro-Ject's cleaning machine lineup. It's meant for anyone who wants real vacuum cleaning without giving up much shelf space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eInstead of the vacuum arm on the VC-E2 and VC-S3, the Mini builds its vacuum into the platter itself, underneath the record. A quiet, high-torque brushless DC motor drives the suction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat design change is the whole point: Pro-Ject built it to simplify operation and run quieter than its larger siblings, since there's no separate arm to lower onto the record by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA magnetic clamp holds the record in place at 30 RPM while it cleans. The machine runs off a 12V DC power supply rather than plugging directly into a wall outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCompact Enough for a Small Shelf\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAt about 9 inches wide, 7.3 inches deep, and just 6.1 inches tall, the VC-E Mini is noticeably smaller than Pro-Ject's other cleaning machines. It weighs about 4.6 pounds without its power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt draws a maximum of 60 watts, far less than the VC-E2 or VC-S3. Pro-Ject includes a 100ml bottle of Wash It 2 cleaning fluid, a vinyl brush, and replacement adhesive strips for the vacuum slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo pre-mounted washers let you adjust the platter height as the felt wears. It is built for standard 12-inch records. Between the washers and the adhesive strips, the parts that wear are the parts you can replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Machine Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl collectors with very little shelf or closet space.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact footprint fits where even the VC-E2 won't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who wants vacuum cleaning without a separate arm to manage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottom-mounted vacuum removes fluid without any lowering or positioning step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListeners who want a quieter cleaning routine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pro-Ject designed the Mini's motor to run quieter than its larger VC-E2 and VC-S3 siblings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-time buyers easing into a vinyl cleaning routine.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a simpler, more affordable entry point into Pro-Ject's cleaning lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou clean a few records at a sitting, not a crate\u003c\/strong\u003e — the smaller build and lower power draw suit a steady routine rather than a marathon, and a big backlog is better handled by the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/pro-ject-vc-s3-record-cleaning-machine\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eVC-S3\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Do You Use It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSecure the record on the platter with the magnetic clamp, then apply cleaning fluid and spread it with the included brush in both directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWait a few seconds, then switch on the motor and vacuum together. Let the record complete at least two rotations in opposite directions to draw the fluid away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFlip the record and repeat on the other side. Run the vacuum alone for 15 to 30 seconds afterward to clear any remaining fluid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions for the Pro-Ject VC-E Mini:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e that deserve records this clean feeding their stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-cartridges\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePhono cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e that last longer tracking clean, grit-free grooves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePhono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e to complete a full analog front end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio racks\u003c\/a\u003e to give your cleaning machine a permanent home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is this different from the VC-E2 and VC-S3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThose machines use a vacuum arm you lower onto the record by hand. The Mini vacuums from underneath the platter instead, which simplifies operation and runs quieter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need to buy cleaning fluid separately?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA 100ml bottle of Pro-Ject's Wash It 2 fluid is included, so you can start right away. You'll need to buy more once that runs out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it plug directly into the wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt runs on a 12V DC power supply that plugs into a standard outlet, similar to many compact audio components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan it clean 7-inch records?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe VC-E Mini is built for standard 12-inch records. Pro-Ject hasn't listed a 7-inch adapter kit for this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePro-Ject covers the VC-E Mini for two years against manufacturing defects, extendable to three years with product registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePro-Ject introduces the VC-E Mini and its under-platter vacuum:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3Qtl6HO5F6w\" title=\"Our Smallest Vinyl Cleaner Yet.\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Listening Post unboxes the Mini and runs a full clean, start to finish:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xwz7MqSDhAI\" title=\"Pro-Ject VC-E Mini Record Cleaner Unboxed | The Listening Post | TLPCHC TLPWLG\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it’s right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Experts, Real Help\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about caring for your vinyl collection, setting up your turntable, or getting the quietest sound from your records? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":47175012778157,"sku":"NEW-PRVCEMINI","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/PRVCEMINI_1.jpg?v=1787242915","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/pro-ject-vc-e-mini-record-cleaning-machine","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}