Record DoctorCover for Record Doctor V

All the better LP cleaning devices use a similar approach: cleaning fluid and and application "mobilizes" the muck in the grooves, and the vacuum system removes all these.This is shockingly effective as compared to a record brush. The problem is, usually it is quite expensive.The record doctor offers the same method as the much-more-expensive machines, at a reasonable price. As the owner of a 15 year old Nitty Gritty machine, still working fine, I have to say that compared to this, the record doctor is more compact, quieter (though still loud), and highly recommended.Do also pick up the cover, which is a small add-on item. A dirty cleaning device is not as helpful as a clean one. :-)

very pleased. I purchase 30-40 used records a month from the $1 bin at my local used record store( great way to experiment with bands you have never heard of). Was going from a spinclean to a DIY ultrasonic cleaner then air dry with very good results. Added the record doctor to the end of the process to vacuum dry after ultrasonic and have heard a reduction in click and pops. This process will not help a damaged album but will take a record that looked like it was burred in the back yard to dead silent backgrounds in a reasonable amount of time. Its a vacuum and it is loud Surprise !!!! I clean in batches of 3 and have averaged 9 in a little over 2 hours with no overheating as some have complained. If your reading this you are already interested in vinyl, for less than a good cartridge this will improve your listening experience. Unless of course you enjoy the clicks and pops. Get one I am glad I did

I primarily purchased this cover to keep the dust off my RDVI. Makes sense, right? You’re trying to keep your vinyl in its best possible condition and free from dust.The cover is well put together. Looks like it will hold up well. It fits the rcm well.My one caveat is the appearance. In a word, it’s kind of tacky. I find the silver seam work and the LARGE script “Rx Doctor” on both sides unattractive and annoying. Would love to have an all black with no (or much smaller) lettering.Hence, 4 out of 5

While this cover for the Record Doctor V is made with a soft leather outer, nicely trimmed with silver piping and lettering and a soft suede inner, I found that it is too tight a fit to easily slide over and down the RCM. It looks really nice once it's on, but is a bit too soft to fumble with if you need to take it on and off constantly. It is fine if you only want to clean vinyl in a lump, maybe every couple days, and put back on while it sits until your next cleaning session. Personally, I would've preferred a clear plastic lid, something similar to a dust cover for a turntable. The actual machine is really nice and works as well as a more expensive record cleaning machine. I just wouldn't buy the cover again. But don't let the cover keep anyone from buying the RCM itself.

It's nice to have a cover, but worried that over time, the thin material, combined with the tight fit and the sharp edges of the Record Doctor unit might soon cause it to tear. So far, so good. You just need to be careful putting it on.

Works as advertised. It would be nice if it were a little larger at the base to facilitate installation over the machine.

Not bad.. covered the record doctor fine. Just wish it had an external pouch for accessories. I also wish it was more conspicuous- no need for “record Doctor”to be emblazoned on the side.

Overpriced? Yes. Could you make your own dust cover with a similar result? Yes. For the quality and convenience though, I still think it's a good deal. The Record Doctor V is such a fantastic bargain that I found it easy to justify spending an extra $20 for its official dust cover. I wouldn't recommend buying it without one.