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Parastat/Solution

As I'm getting some of my old vinyl equipment out, I found my old Parastat record cleaner. As I recall, I would place a drop or two of Discwasher solution on the edge, use the bottom of the bottle to spread it out, then turn album slowly using only the soft edge of the cleaner. Is this still the preferred method and will distilled water work just as well? I have used it very lightly dry and it seems I'm creating pops instead of removing them.
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listener57
730 posts
 
You might consider modernizing your routine.
Mapleshaderecords.com sells the Ionoclast device which reduces static charges (also sold on tweakaudio.com), and the Static Draining Record Brush (replaces the older generation Audioquest style carbon fiber brushes) for picking up dust and debris while reducing static charges.
listener57
730 posts
 
Gradys,
I have personal experience with the Ionoclast which is quite impressive at allowing better playback of records already cleaned with the old established Deema (Audioquest equivalent) and Audioquest Carbon Fiber Brushes.
The Mapleshade brush looks intriguing, and I find his presentation of interest having successfully used so many of his products over the years.
But, being out of stock, I have not yet tried it. Also, there is money-back guarantee which reduces buyer anxiety.
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