{"product_id":"nitty-gritty-mini-pro-1","title":"Nitty Gritty Mini-Pro 1 Record Cleaner (Black Vinyl) – Cleans Both Sides","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a calm in letting one careful pass look after both sides of a record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNitty Gritty Mini-Pro 1\u003c\/strong\u003e is a two-sided automatic vacuum record cleaning machine in a black vinyl finish. It comes from Nitty Gritty Record Care Products, an American maker of record cleaners since 1981, now in Kennesaw, Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBoth sides at once\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitty Gritty says its Mini-Pro machines are the only vacuum-powered record cleaning machines that can clean both sides of a record at the same time. An upper slot in a pivoting arm works with the lower slot, so fluid is injected onto both faces and the record is wetted, scrubbed and vacuumed on both sides while it turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign and build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper arm pivots horizontally so the record can be placed, then lowers onto it. A pump feeds PURE 2 from the reservoir, a three-position switch controls rotation and vacuum, and spent fluid slides out in a tray underneath. The cabinet is the 17.5-inch size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitty Gritty presents the Mini-Pro 1 as part of a hand-built range, and its catalog says the range is made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLiving with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitty Gritty includes a spare VAC-SWEEP kit and Capstan kit with the Mini-Pro, along with a sixteen-ounce bottle of PURE 2. For bi-directional cleaning, Nitty Gritty suggests flipping the record over and repeating the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing your Mini-Pro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini-Pro 1 is the black vinyl Mini-Pro, and the Mini-Pro 2 offers the same two-sided design in solid oak or classic cherry. If one side at a time suits your routine, the Fi models clean with automatic rotation and fluid injection. We're happy to talk it through, and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nitty-gritty\"\u003eNitty Gritty collection\u003c\/a\u003e shows each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-sided automatic vacuum record cleaning machine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePump-injected fluid on both faces, wet scrub by upper and lower VAC-SWEEP strips while the record turns, then vacuum extraction from both sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSides per pass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoth sides in a single pass (upper vacuum arm + lower slot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRotation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic (Capstan Record Drive, spring-loaded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluid application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluid injection to both sides: hand pump feeds PURE 2 from an onboard reservoir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVacuum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial-grade flow-through vacuum motor coupled directly to a venturi-shaped vacuum slot lined with VAC-SWEEP fibers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecord sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-inch LPs; 7- and 10-inch with the optional 3-Way Adapter Kit (permanent modification); Not compatible with the 45RPM Disc Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaste fluid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlide-out waste fluid tray on the underside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Vinyl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood and plastic cabinet; Lexan suction head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabinet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.5-inch cabinet (fits DC-1L vinyl and DC-2L acrylic covers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended fluids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePURE 2 (all-purpose, for vinyl LPs and 45s); PURE 1 (alcohol-free, for 78s and lacquers); PUREnzyme+ (enzyme cleaner for heavily soiled records)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSession use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 10 records per session, then 15–20 minutes to cool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-year Nitty Gritty limited warranty (VAC-SWEEP liners and capstan 90 days; commercial use 90 days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the box with the Mini-Pro 1, per Nitty Gritty's owner's manual:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitty Gritty Mini-Pro record cleaning machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 sixteen-ounce bottle of PURE 2 cleaning fluid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 VAC-SWEEP Replacement Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Capstan Replacement Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 waste fluid tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 small whisk for cleaning the VAC-SWEEP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Nitty Gritty Mini-Pro 1 clean both sides?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini-Pro 1 has upper and lower suction slots. The upper slot sits in a pivoting arm, so with the record in place, fluid is injected onto both sides and both are scrubbed and vacuumed as the record rotates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the Mini-Pro 1 and the 1.5Fi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth inject fluid and rotate the record automatically. The 1.5Fi cleans one side at a time from underneath, while the Mini-Pro 1 adds an upper vacuum arm to clean both sides in a single pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Mini-Pro 1 clean 45s?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitty Gritty's 45RPM Disc Adapter is not made for the Mini-Pro. Its 3-Way Adapter Kit, a permanent modification, adds spindle positions for 7- and 10-inch records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich spare parts come with the Mini-Pro 1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitty Gritty packs a VAC-SWEEP kit and a Capstan kit with the Mini-Pro 1. These are the two parts its warranty covers for 90 days, with the rest of the machine covered for one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Mini-Pro 1 cost at HiFi Boutique?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nitty Gritty Mini-Pro 1 is $1,643.99 at HiFi Boutique, with sales tax included and delivery free anywhere in the USA. A sixteen-ounce bottle of PURE 2 and spare VAC-SWEEP and capstan kits are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom our boutique to your listening room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiFi Boutique is an authorized Nitty Gritty dealer. Delivery is free anywhere in the USA, and sales tax is included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nitty Gritty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50770983878853,"sku":"SYS-DCL-M1-BV","price":1643.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3643\/8469\/files\/62deabdbc37c1373d5542767_Mini-Pro_201_20-_20black_20vinyl_tinified.jpg?v=1792610461","url":"https:\/\/www.hifiboutique.us\/products\/nitty-gritty-mini-pro-1","provider":"HiFi Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}