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

Showing 1 response by dbcooper

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.