Unique Features
Only the Keith Monks has such a wide range of features so critical for Precision Record Cleaning. Many of them are unique, most others very unusual… and all of them absolutely vital. Features that have kept the Keith Monks Record Cleaning Machine the ultimate record cleaner of choice for both the demanding professional and discerning audiophile since 1969.
Exclusive 5 Year Guarantee
A conditional 5 year manufacturer's guarantee is standard on all
Keith Monks professional Record Cleaning Machines.
All Keith Monks Record Cleaning Machines are true professional standard for studio, broadcast and archive use.
Keith Monks RCMs use the scientifically correct method for cleaning records as pioneered by Keith Monks Audio, which avoids all the problems associated with the standard ‘tube and lips’ system used by almost all other record cleaners.
The Keith Monks discOvery™ Precision Record Cleaning Brush. Unique and over 2 years in development, an even better design with a brand new superior bristle – custom formed, soft tipped yet firm bodied - perfect for wet cleaning
Manual brush holder and spray bottle. Fitted as standard in the Mk.IIe, this superior quality bottle dispenses a useful quantity and spray angle of fluid. The ergonomic wooden brush holder makes the manual brushes less fiddly, much easier and pleasant to use. A convenient cradle is also fitted inside the Machine for the brush and holder to sit in between cleans.
Also available as a spare part set for any Machine, allowing easy access whenever a special fluid is needed – for instance Keith Monks discOvery78 TM for shellac, BreakTheMold TM pre-wash concentrate, etc.
(Available on: ‘Sovereign’, may also be ordered as accessory set for all models)
Unique Keith Monks deck-mounted brush block with built-in fluid application system
New ‘Omni’ enhanced brush block with interchangeable brushes and a built-in fluid application system fully adjustable across all disc sizes.
(Available on: Mk.VII ‘Omni’, also as ‘Omni’ option on ‘Archivist’ models and as retrofit accessory to existing RCM owners)
‘Mini Cooper’ manual handpump: on-deck fluid application system for easy, precise washing control
Keith Monks discOvery TM Natural Precision Record Cleaning Fluids
Introducing discOvery TM Natural Precision Record Cleaning Fluids, a new generation of specialist record cleaning solutions from Keith Monks.
Pure and natural, mild yet potent, Keith Monks discOvery TM delivers an unrivalled combination of deep cleaning, noise reduction and sound enhancement… and yet our unique recipes contain no alcohol and no artificial chemicals or additives at all. Carefully blended and perfected from an original Monks recipe dating back to 1976.
(Available on: all models)
'Archivist' dual fluid/brush system: the world's first (and only) Record Cleaning Machine dedicated to preserving shellac 78s, 16” transcriptions , acetates, lacquers, laminated and vulcanite discs, as well as 7” 10” 12” and 16” vinyl LP records and 45rpm singles .
Fitted with separate suction nozzles, brushes and fluid application systems for both vinyl and shellac discs.
(Available on: Mk.V 'Archivist Duo')
The Mk.III ‘Gemini’: the world’s first (and still the only) Record Cleaning Machine with twin turntables. The same heavy duty professional components, only with two decks. No waiting: wash the next record at the same time as you’re vacuuming the last one. Ideal for busy record libraries and other high volume users.
The Keith Monks ‘Nozzle33/45’ classic Precision Suction Nozzle for vinyl LPs and 45s
The Keith Monks ‘Nozzle78’ special Precision Suction Nozzle for shellac discs
From the inventors of the suction nozzle and buffer thread principle, our unique automatic motorised thread reel out system
New improved sealed precision double bearings allow the suction arm to glide ultra-smoothly and silently across the disc.
(Available on: all models)
Probably the biggest, coolest, quietest vacuum pump in the industry.
Custom built heavy duty turntable motor – but why only one-way operation?
The Keith Monks ‘Pyr/\Mat’™ anti-vibration turntable mat is both the perfect mat for record cleaning and offers an effective and modestly priced upgrade for any hi-fi record turntable.
(Available on: all 3 mats on ‘Omni’ and ‘Archivist Uno/Duo’, mat for 12” discs only on all other models)
Back to polished. All main deck components are returning to being hand polished to a mirror shine - the way they used to be as on the classic 1970s Keith Monks Machines. Expensive, yes but we think, truly beautiful - a fitting finish for the world’s finest Record Cleaning Machines.
(Available on: all models)
A beautiful new range of cabinets, all hand made from hard wearing deluxe furniture grade textured materials, built by a superior bespoke cabinet maker and finished with real carpenter’s edging and other refined touches. The new generation of Keith Monks Record Cleaning Machines really do look as good as they ‘sound’.
(Available on: all models)
Lid covers which match the lines and finish of the main cabinet. As attractive as they are protective. Why buy a cleaning device of any kind that you can’t keep clean? Also available as spare parts to retrofit to existing Keith Monks ‘Mk.II’ and ‘Mk.V’ size Record Cleaning Machines.
(Available on: all models)
Fully concealed fluid containers: not wanting to spoil the lines of the Record Cleaning Machine’s lovely new cabinets, you won’t find any ‘bottles and tubes and string’ hanging outside Keith Monks Machines. As with the suction nozzle buffer thread, our jars stay safely out of the way, yet remain quickly and easily accessible whenever required.
(Available on: all models)
No danger of audible residue from damp and soiled 'felt lips'; no aggressive, noisy, hot ‘vacuum cleaner’ brush motors sucking moisture; no records warped by the heat; and no danger of prolonged cleaning sessions interrupted by annoying shutdowns from overheating. All around the world, all day, every day, Keith Monks Record Cleaning Machines perform their Precision Cleaning tasks on cherished records carefully, thoroughly... and very quietly.
(Available on: all models)
Finally… the world famous reputation for quality, long-term reliability and unsurpassed effectiveness which has, since 1969, become synonymous with the name Keith Monks.
(Available on: of course, all models)
All units are carefully hand-built in Great Britain by our skilled engineers, now with faster delivery times following our move to a new and much larger 2000sq.ft production facility - keeping pace with the renewed and growing demand for the best and most famous Record Cleaning Machine in the world.
Keith Monks. “Making records sound better since 1969.”
