I guess my question would be, are you asking for a machine based alternative, or a much less expensive solution (pun) such as manual cleaning? If so, there are many low cost alternatives, and we have used the Disc Doctor's brushes and solution on acetates and vinyl for about five years with good results. http://discdoc.com/ Rod Stephens Family Theater Productions Mark Downs wrote: >I was wondering if there were professional archival disc cleaning alternatives >to the monk. The institution I volunteer for is looking for something that can >fit within their budget. Is there any advice for obtaining one of these? Any >other suggestions? > >Thank you, > >Mark Downs > > >