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Loricraft PRC, multiple-step cleaning and static

Hi everyone,

I've recently bought a PRC4 to upgrade from my previous PHK RCM (typical vacuum-based design).

I decided to use the same 3-step process I was using before, only using the L'Art du Son fluid. I'm using MoFi Enzyme cleaner, L'Art and MoFi Pure Rinse.

I'm getting tons of static on the Loricraft. Major cracking sounds when removing the record from the platter on it. Records don't sound clean because of this, and the felt mat on my TT is getting stuck to them, a problem I never had before. They were always pretty much static-free with my previous RCM, and I was expecting the Loricraft to do even better in that regard, based on all the positive feedback it gets.

What could I be doing wrong?

Thanks!
ricsimas

Showing 1 response by rlwainwright

rlwainwright
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Something else you might try - place a Bounce dryer sheet next to your RCM. Then, while touching the edge of the newly-cleaned record, use your other hand to touch the Bounce sheet.

I know that dryer sheets work wonders at eliminating static build-up when walking across a carpeted room to access your hi-fi rig. It might be worth a try to see if they do the same with static build-up on your records after cleaning...

-RW-
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