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disappointing VPI 16.5 performance??

I just got my 16.5 up and running. I chose to throw some challenging records at it right away because they are really the reason I got the VPI. One is an older recording of a couple oboe sonatas. The other is a brand new Metallica re-master by MoFi.both continue to have high surface noise: the oboe recording seems to have tiny spots all over it, like spotty glasses after washing dishes. It was like that when I got it. The Metallica was horribly contaminated right out of the jacket: debris, "gunk", paper strands, etc.

I'm using MoFi Deep Cleaner, Super Wash, and their brushes, with a double distilled rinse with the VPI brush. Is there something else I can try. There has been some improvement, but not as much I'd like to see.
ethanw
tubeo
72 posts
 
I agree with Buconero117 . Some NEW Pressings suffer from noise that is pressed into the vinyl when they are made . NO cleaning can help this !!!!

As for the Oboe Sonatas , depending what has caused the Spots , they may be etched [ chemical reaction ] into the vinyl forever .

Record Cleaning Machines are a necessity , but can't solve ALL problems on vinyl surfaces .
tubeo
72 posts
 
I meant to agree with Vinyladdict
jallen
502 posts
 
Be sure to clean the felt brush on the suction wand. Also, there are some records that are just too damaged, and not in a "dirty surface" state so much as a damaged beyond repair state. When that is the case, get another record. Not all records are great unfortuantely.
dbcooper
35 posts
 
Disapointing vpi cleaning performance?
Are you new to this?
You cleaned two records what about other records same results?

Many complaints about new reissues similar to your experience, as for your older lp maybe its junk also or other issues
I no longer use a vpi cleaning machine but I can tell you from long experience a vacuum cleaning machine is a blessing.
ethanw OP
5 posts
 
I am new to RCM's. If memory serves me correctly, I tried to post that two records are hardly a good sample, and that I later had much better luck with LP's that are known to be in good shape. That post seems to not be here. It was either on another forum (certainly possible) or someone decided it wasn't relevent.

I'm aware of poor newer pressings, and that the older record could be damaged (also in another post from me, maybe in another forum, if so, my mistake). I was just looking for any ideas relating to record cleaning fluids that could perhaps give me a hail Mary chance at cleaning these two if it's possible. I've given up on the Metallica. I've read MANY reviews about how awful those remasters are. I've mostly given up hope on the Poulenc as well. Probably damaged.I never asked for suggestions for another machine, so I was tending NOT to blame it. I guess I was kind of questioning if I was dissapointed in the machine or not, hence the ?? in the title. I can now say that I am not. Maybe I worded things poorly.
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