VPI Industries

MW-1 Cyclone Record Cleaning Machine

Introduced 2014$2,000 MSRP

The MW-1 Cyclone is VPI's premium record-cleaning machine, built around a high-torque 18 RPM bidirectional turntable motor and a waterproof aluminum case with a welded stainless-steel water tank. Named for VPI's Mat Weisfeld, it was introduced to mark the transition of design leadership from founder Harry Weisfeld and sits above the entry-level HW-16.5 in VPI's current two-model cleaning-machine lineup, offering quieter operation and a more durable enclosure ([VPI Industries official site](https://www.vpiindustries.com/mw1), [SoundStage Ultra](https://www.soundstageultra.com/index.php/equipment-menu/782-vpi-mw1-cyclone-record-cleaning-machine)).

MSRP

$2,000

Used market · Good

$1,115

-44% vs MSRP

as of Sep 1, 2026

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MSRP to used market

From $2,000 at launch to $1,115 today.

Specifications

Price: $2,000.00 (base unit, VPI direct)
Switches: Professional-quality toggle switches rated for 100,000 cycles
Enclosure: Waterproof aluminum case
Water tank: Welded stainless steel, drains out the back
Record clamp: Includes a 2-inch Delrin record clamp
Vacuum motor: Rated to lift mercury 120 inches
Cleaning speed: Cleans a record in under 30 seconds
Turntable motor: High-torque 18 RPM forward/reverse motor
Cleaning direction: Bidirectional (clockwise and counterclockwise) turntable and vacuum motor
Comparison to hw 16 5: Quieter and more durable than VPI's entry-level HW-16.5 due to the aluminum casing