Keith Monks Mk-5 Duo "Archivist" Record Cleaning Machine (RCM)

Mk-5 "Archivist" Record Cleaning Machine (RCM), manufactured by Keith Monks of England. In excellent condition, working properly, comes with the manual and some other paperwork. Does not come with any chemicals.

This comes from the estate of Graham Newton. Graham was a Canadian record cutting engineer at RCA Studios in Toronto from 1964-1966 (lacquers he cut can be identified by the etch "GN" in the runouts). Latter in life Graham started his audio restoration business and did restoration work for labels such as Chandos and Naxos. He was also the North American rep for Keith Monks and sold many of these Mk-5 RCMs. This one he personally used in his audio restoration studio.

More on the "Archivist" RCM from Graham's/Monks marketing materials:

The "Archivist" Record Cleaning Machine (RCM) from Keith Monks has been

designed specifically for the needs of the archival institution, library, broadcast

company or serious restoration engineers. lt provides for two separate cleaning

systems which can be applied to a "clean/rinse" or two separate chemistries to

clean, for example, shellac or vinyl based phonograph discs. The separate systems

prevent possible contamination when changing from one chemistry to another.

Hinged Top Deck latches in the open position and provides easy access to

internal components. Changing the buffer thread, replenishing the fluid

consumables or disposing of the accumulated waste products becomes a quick and

simple task.

Two hand pumps allow independent precise control of which chemistry is

being dispensed, and the amount being fed to the associated brush block. One-way

valves in the fluid lines prevent back-up or contamination of the clean chemistry

reservoirs.

The Brush Block with a row of holes dispenses a controlled amount of the

cleaning chemistry, uniformly along the length of the brush, and the precise

dimension nylon bristles work it into the bottom of the record grooves to ensure

thorough cleaning. Particles of dirt and debris get carried into solution or suspension

by the cleaning chemistry, waiting for the vacuum arm to remove it.

Major Features:

-Designed for up to 16" transcriptions

-Two separate fluid dispensing systems

-Two separate hand pumps for accurate control of application

-Two separate brush blocks to avoid applying the wrong fluid

-Powerful turntable allows thorough cleaning of grooves

-115 volt 60 Hz design for reliable continuous operation

-Heavy duty vacuum pump will not overheat with long periods of use

-Uniquely designed vacuum arm never touches disc surface

Tech Specs:

Electrical: 115vac60 Hz, 0.64 A in wet mode, 2.2A in dry mode.

Maximum standard disc size: 16" transcription or smaller

Rotational speed of turntable: approximately 80 rpm

The vacuum arm traverses (dries) a 12" disc in approximately 85 seconds.

Pump provides a vacuum of over 20 inches of mercury

Dimensions and Weight:

19-1/4" wide

10-314" high from desk surface plus 3-1/2" for brush block clearance

18-1/8" deep plus clearance for IEC power connector

Weight, packed for shipping, is approximately 62 lbs.

I am liquidating a professional studio and will be listing a lot of pro gear in the coming weeks by brands such as Roland, Tascam, Symetrix, dbx, Marantz, Amcron, Ampex, Yamaha, Audi-Technica, AKG, Shure, Pioneer, AP Audio, Z-Sys, Keith Monks and more. Always happy to combine shipping and local pick-up is welcome.