This is always a point of contention here, but Gruv Glide will completely cure the static issue. You can search the other threads I posted this on. I can't say it helps the sound or anything else, but the static will be gone and you can go back to enjoying analog again. I have never seen anyone claim that GG harmed their records and it has been sold for many, many years by major analog outlets such as Acoustic Sounds and Music Direct. There are definitely other methods for dealing with static and you will have to decide what route to take. Best of luck.
Static electricity
Hey now folks,
I finally made the jump back into vinyl late last year. I am a midi hifi guy but made sure I was on the higher end getting back into analog, so I went with a Pro-Ject Classic SB in walnut with the Sumiko Bluepoint No.2 MC cartridge.
I also upgraded my integrated amp to a Rouge Sphinx V3 and purchased the Record Doctor V. Just about out of the break in period and very happy over all...except when it comes to static electricity. It is especially bad coming off the platter. The Pro-Ject came with a felt mat and the static was not that bad. I read that cork would be even better so I got the Pro-Ject one.
I also have a Zerostat Milty 3, which I am using religiously at the 12/4/8 o'clock positions.
I do have force air for heat and live in New England, so I know that the dry air is not helping. With the cork mat there is so much static electricity now, that the cork mat will stick to the record when I try to flip it over, which is very annoying. I do have, and prefer, a dust cover too.
I mean honestly I have peeled plenty of onions in my day but now this?!?
Am I doing something wrong here? Should I go back to the felt mat?
Pleading for wisdom from the turntable peanut gallery.
Staticky in Connecticut
I finally made the jump back into vinyl late last year. I am a midi hifi guy but made sure I was on the higher end getting back into analog, so I went with a Pro-Ject Classic SB in walnut with the Sumiko Bluepoint No.2 MC cartridge.
I also upgraded my integrated amp to a Rouge Sphinx V3 and purchased the Record Doctor V. Just about out of the break in period and very happy over all...except when it comes to static electricity. It is especially bad coming off the platter. The Pro-Ject came with a felt mat and the static was not that bad. I read that cork would be even better so I got the Pro-Ject one.
I also have a Zerostat Milty 3, which I am using religiously at the 12/4/8 o'clock positions.
I do have force air for heat and live in New England, so I know that the dry air is not helping. With the cork mat there is so much static electricity now, that the cork mat will stick to the record when I try to flip it over, which is very annoying. I do have, and prefer, a dust cover too.
I mean honestly I have peeled plenty of onions in my day but now this?!?
Am I doing something wrong here? Should I go back to the felt mat?
Pleading for wisdom from the turntable peanut gallery.
Staticky in Connecticut