Eventually buy a Milty Zerostat 3 Anti-Static Gun. About $99. I’ve had one since the 1980s and still use it. It works despite naysayers who must not be using it correctly. Can make a big difference in how much dust your records attract AFTER cleaning them.
Another option depending on how much money or time you want to spend is building your own vacuum cleaning system using something like the VinylVac.
After all is said and done, though, you might be better off just buying one of the $220 and up commercial vacuum systems (Record Doctor, etc.) but perhaps playing around with different record cleaning formulations or making your own.
Main thing is to have fun. Vinyl isn’t for wimps. There is way more work involved but then you have that nice artwork and liner notes to always have.
Do make sure to properly ground your turntable so you don’t end up with hum.
Turntable noobie...what advice do you have?
As this forum has corrupted me and I have decided to dive down the rabbit hole of LP's. Usually I stream but I find the tactile experience of records appealing. I have ordered a Pro-ject RPM-3 Carbon with Sumiko Amethyst cartridge and a Mobile Fidelity StudioPhono preamp. Oh, and a record brush. I will be plugging them into my Voyager GAN amp and from there powering my LSA 20 Statement speakers.
I know there is always better equipment to get but I feel this gives a good starting point. I picked up some new records but a half dozen does not a record collection make. So I do plan on making my focus for the near future getting more and expanding my collection. I listen to all kind of music so they will be many different genres. I will be getting new ones but I will undoubtedly get some used ones too.
Okay, so what all would you recommend for someone just getting into this hobby? Especially if I am getting any used records, I should probably look at a record cleaner. What else for equipment or doodads? What about tricks or tips for increasing my collection? In my city there is a record store called Music Millennium that I will be checking out and there of course if Barnes and Noble (where I purchased my other ones). Do you know of places online I should check out? Thanks in advance for your advice.