Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium record cleaning machine

Item code: Pro-Ject VC-S3

The Pro-Ject VC-S3 is a premium vacuum record cleaning machine that wet cleans a 12 inch record and vacuums it dry in one to two revolutions. A magnetic clamp seals the label while the motorised platter turns at 30rpm beneath a vacuum arm, and the su…
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SPEAKER CABLES:

A quantity of 2 means you will receive a pair of speaker cables e.g. for your front left and front right speakers. By entering a quantity of 1, you will get a cable for a single speaker e.g. centre speaker and this option also enables you to vary the length (and termination) of your cable for each speaker.

OTHER CABLES:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive a single cable in the case of aerial, satellite, subwoofer, digital coaxial & optical cables and a pair of cables in the case of 2 rca to 2 rca analogue audio cables.

NON-CABLE PRODUCTS:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive 1 of the specified products.

£374.17 ex. VAT
Available — built to order, dispatches in 5 - 7 days
Delivery: Royal Mail Tracked 24 FREE  ·  DPD Next Day from £8.95  ·  DPD Saturday from £12.95
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Our promise: 30-day returns · Free burn-in · Built in our UK workshop · 12 Months warranty · Expert support on every order

Pro-Ject VC-S3 Premium record cleaning machine

 

The Pro-Ject VC-S3 is a premium record cleaning machine built to do the job that a dry brush cannot. Brushing a record before play removes loose surface dust, but the contamination that actually degrades playback sits down inside the groove, and reaching it requires wet cleaning followed by proper extraction. The VC-S3 applies cleaning fluid to a spinning record, works it into the groove with the supplied brush, then draws the fluid and the dirt suspended in it back out through a vacuum arm, leaving the surface clean and dry. Pro-Ject rate it as powerful enough to clean a record completely in one to two revolutions, with the platter turning at 30rpm.

Fluid choice matters as much as the machine, and the VC-S3 is supplied with 100ml of Pro-Ject's Wash it 2. This is a deliberately non-alcoholic, eco-friendly formulation, because alcohol-based fluids can strip away the musical micro-detail held in the groove walls. Wash it 2 also arrives pre-mixed rather than as a concentrate, which removes the risk of diluting it with unsuitable tap water and gives consistent cleaning performance every time. Alongside the cleaning itself, the process removes static charge from the record, so the surface attracts less airborne dust once it goes back into its sleeve.

Build quality is a clear focus in this generation. The cabinet uses 5mm aluminium composite panels, the improved vacuum motor is mounted on aluminium pads and given a cataphoretic surface treatment for durability, and a self-adhesive arm strip is included for the vacuum arm. A magnetic clamp seals the record label against fluid ingress and speeds up the whole cycle, and a large internal container holds 2.5 litres of waste fluid so a full cleaning session can be completed without stopping to empty it. The machine handles 12 inch records as standard, with a 7 inch cleaning kit available separately, and is made in Europe.


What Pro-Ject say about the VC-S3

Vinyl records need a specific maintenance. The dry brush cleaning before playing the record is good to roughly remove dust. To effectively clean the grooves you need to wet clean the record. To achieve the perfect cleaning we also need a suitable cleaning fluid. Alcoholic cleaning fluids can destroy musical micro information of the grooves. That's the reason why we designed our new eco-friendly non-alcoholic cleaning fluid called „Wash it 2". Our new Wash it 2 is a pre-mixed liquid, so you don't have to dilute the concentrate yourself anymore.

 

Specifications

General
  • Brand: Pro-Ject Audio Systems
  • Model: VC-S3
  • Product Type: Vacuum record cleaning machine
  • Record Sizes: 12" (7" cleaning kit available separately)
  • Cabinet: 5mm aluminium composite panels
  • Origin: Made in Europe
Cleaning System
  • Method: Wet clean with motorised platter and vacuum arm
  • Platter Speed: 30 rpm
  • Cleaning Time: Complete in one to two revolutions
  • Clamp: Magnetic clamp, seals the record label
  • Vacuum Motor: Improved, with aluminium mounting pads and cataphoretic surface treatment
  • Arm: Vacuum arm with self-adhesive arm strip
  • Waste Tank Capacity: 2.5 litres
  • Static: Removes static charge from records
  • Cleaning Fluid: Wash it 2, non-alcoholic and eco-friendly, supplied pre-mixed
Power
  • Voltage: 110/120V or 230/240V
  • Frequency: 50 or 60 Hz
Weight and Dimensions
  • Dimensions: 415mm (W) x 325mm (H) x 272mm (D)
  • Net Weight: 8.0 kg
In the Box
  • VC-S3 record cleaning machine
  • Vacuum arm
  • Self-adhesive arm strip
  • Brush
  • Magnetic clamp
  • Wash it 2 cleaning fluid (100ml)
  • Power cable

 

About Pro-Ject

Pro-Ject was founded in 1991, during the onslaught of the compact disc and CD players, with the mission to offer the best analogue experience for reasonable prices. In a time where the digital audio media had been on the rise, and vinyl was declared as outdated and dead, Heinz Lichtenegger kept his belief in the simple but best way to enjoy music – turntables.
With cutting edge technologies and machines, Pro-Ject are able to create visually pleasing products without losing the eye for the finest details. In Czech Republic, they produce all of their turntables from scratch, by hand and in house. From the tiniest screw to the chassis, everything is done by Pro-Ject's technicians. A strict four step quality control ensures that everything works as intended.
In Slovakia Pro-Ject manufacture micro sized high end audio components. By shrinking the cabinets to a miniature size, they were able to save costs and offer our customers a true price to performance relation. Pro-Ject pride themselves with products that have a long-lasting value and give their customers satisfaction in all their audio needs.

About Pro-Ject

Austrian-designed turntables and compact hi-fi components, built in Europe with production in the Czech Republic.

Pro-Ject Audio Systems is an Austrian company, known mainly for turntables. It also makes compact hi-fi components, including amplifiers, CD transports, phono stages, streamers and speakers. It is a division of Audio Tuning, so you can find a turntable and the electronics to match. Check the product page for each model's specification.

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Turntables are the core of the range

Pro-Ject's turntables are built in a former Tesla factory at Litovel in the Czech Republic. The company uses the original machinery and says it can supply parts for decks made over a long period. A nearby CNC facility makes parts for the range.

Production is spread across Europe

Pro-Ject says its products are designed in Austria and made in plants in Germany, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Check the product page if country of manufacture matters to you, as it differs by product category.

Compact electronics sit alongside the decks

The range includes amplifiers, CD transports, phono stages, streamers and speakers in a compact format. Pro-Ject belongs to the Audio Tuning group, which also owns Musical Fidelity. Check the product page for compatibility between components.

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Specifications

General
  • Brand: Pro-Ject Audio Systems
  • Model: VC-S3
  • Product Type: Vacuum record cleaning machine
  • Record Sizes: 12" (7" cleaning kit available separately)
  • Cabinet: 5mm aluminium composite panels
  • Origin: Made in Europe
Cleaning System
  • Method: Wet clean with motorised platter and vacuum arm
  • Platter Speed: 30 rpm
  • Cleaning Time: Complete in one to two revolutions
  • Clamp: Magnetic clamp, seals the record label
  • Vacuum Motor: Improved, with aluminium mounting pads and cataphoretic surface treatment
  • Arm: Vacuum arm with self-adhesive arm strip
  • Waste Tank Capacity: 2.5 litres
  • Static: Removes static charge from records
  • Cleaning Fluid: Wash it 2, non-alcoholic and eco-friendly, supplied pre-mixed
Power
  • Voltage: 110/120V or 230/240V
  • Frequency: 50 or 60 Hz
Weight and Dimensions
  • Dimensions: 415mm (W) x 325mm (H) x 272mm (D)
  • Net Weight: 8.0 kg
In the Box
  • VC-S3 record cleaning machine
  • Vacuum arm
  • Self-adhesive arm strip
  • Brush
  • Magnetic clamp
  • Wash it 2 cleaning fluid (100ml)
  • Power cable

We use Royal Mail 1st Class services for our Standard Delivery.

Orders received before 4.30 pm Monday to Friday are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. This does not apply to custom-length cables and speaker cables as these require a longer timescale to terminate. This also excludes all cables selected for the burn-in service. Please note, we do not process orders on national holidays in the UK. Over 98% of our orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays.

 

Standard delivery is usually within 2 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays. In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.

 

All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Future Shop. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD Local or DHL for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order subject to stock availability. For international orders, we use FedEx or DHL services where customers have selected this option.

 

 

Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths may be subject to longer deliver time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

 

We offer 'Free delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:

  • Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at Future Shop
  • Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or DHL next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or DHL).
  • Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
  • You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
  • We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
  • FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.

 

UK Postal & Delivery Charges - FIRST CLASS

Free UK delivery on all orders over £99*

Weight Price (FIRST CLASS UK POSTAGE)
0g - 1000g £3.95
1000g - 1400g £4.95
1400g - 1800g £5.95
1800g - 2000g £6.95
2000g - 3000g £8.95


* Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or DHL next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.

Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or DHL.

 

Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day

We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.

 

Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.

 

For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.

 

Channel Islands & Northern Ireland

We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.

 

European Countries

Deliveries to EU member states are not subject to 20% VAT after December 31st 2020 and therefore the 20% VAT on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.

 

The customer will be liable for the VAT at the local VAT rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee if applicable. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs & Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.

 

We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 5 working days
  • Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7-10 working days
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours

We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.

 

Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe

Deliveries outside of the UK are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.

 

If applicable, the customer will be liable for the taxes at the local tax rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs & Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.

 

We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7 to 10 working days
  • Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability
  • Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets at our discretion

We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.

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