I have a VPI HW-17F ($1,000 in 2008). It has all functions of the Typhoon including the black brush/applicator arm not featured on the 16.5, plus an integral dust cover, but is probably not quite as heavy-duty. The Typhoon cleans the same as the 17F, but at over twice the cost. I've cleaned & treated over two dozen LP's back-to-back with no overheating or other problems, which seems more than adequate for this home user. The 17F is my pick of the three; good value at its price point.
I believe it is the best value for a semi-automated RCM. There are lower end solutions that I didn't care for, some with manual record rotation. And I could not justify spending a couple grand for a fully automated RCM that I wouldn't use that often.
this is a good starter model , that most people can get by on, but they make a top of the line model The VPI HW-27 Typhoon that runs around $ 2300 , but this is a very good model , the more expensive model is fully automatic, made more for someone who runs a record store or has like a 1000 record collection. great post
This particular model has been around for decades with minor improvements along the way. They typically sell for about $450 - $550 USD new, depending on the accessories bundled (brushes, cleaning fluids, etc).
this thing will scare the crap out of every cat in the house. 747 is quieter. lol
rcmoot 5 months ago
I have a VPI HW-17F ($1,000 in 2008). It has all functions of the Typhoon including the black brush/applicator arm not featured on the 16.5, plus an integral dust cover, but is probably not quite as heavy-duty. The Typhoon cleans the same as the 17F, but at over twice the cost. I've cleaned & treated over two dozen LP's back-to-back with no overheating or other problems, which seems more than adequate for this home user. The 17F is my pick of the three; good value at its price point.
lathrop348 5 months ago
I believe it is the best value for a semi-automated RCM. There are lower end solutions that I didn't care for, some with manual record rotation. And I could not justify spending a couple grand for a fully automated RCM that I wouldn't use that often.
voodooaudio 6 months ago
this is a good starter model , that most people can get by on, but they make a top of the line model The VPI HW-27 Typhoon that runs around $ 2300 , but this is a very good model , the more expensive model is fully automatic, made more for someone who runs a record store or has like a 1000 record collection. great post
kansas66204 9 months ago
This particular model has been around for decades with minor improvements along the way. They typically sell for about $450 - $550 USD new, depending on the accessories bundled (brushes, cleaning fluids, etc).
voodooaudio 10 months ago
Hello,how much did you pay for that little fancy machine????
chakoh1 11 months ago
My Friend has this. It is very nice
BadYe8r 11 months ago