LP Anti Static Brush

My ritual for EVERY record I play (short version concentrating on the static question).....

I mute the preamp (using the remote control) and ground myself to the chassis.  Then I first touch the table.  Regardless of whether I am wearing any static-generating clothing or not, the last thing I do before moving the cartridge into position over the lead-in grooves of the record, I hold a new model Audioquest carbon fiber brush lightly against the surface of the spinning vinyl.  Then unmute the preamp and slowly / carefully lower the stylus onto the lead-in section of the groove.  

After the record has been played, I mute the preamp and ground myself to the chassis before touching anything on the table.  

I bought the new AudioQuest brush and found that I am happier with my AcousTech brush with out the ground cable. But I also use a Furutech De-Stat in conjunction.

The new, revise Audioquest brush is claimed to have conductive fibers which transmit static into the users hand, down his body to ground. I don’t have one, still using my ancient Hunt and Decca brushes.

My personal feeling is this...

Everyone’s listening environment is different. I say this because of static. and how it’s exaggerated is a little different in anyone’s unique listening environment.

The GOLDEN RULE ...Never wear (tennis shoes) while listening to a TT...especially if your listening room is carpeted.

Now, are you currently experiencing any issues? This is the starting point.