I’ve been interested in finding an inexpensive answer for the static issue with records. I have an original Discwasher desist gun which a slow process and a hassle. I was looking at these ionizing fans that are used for electronics. “Ionizing Air Blower Fan Ion Anti-Static Elimination Ionizer”. They’re cheap and I’m sure noisy but I was thinking of mounting it next to where I open the records and only turn it on while unsleeving the record. Then hold the album under the destatic fan for a few seconds before putting it on the turntable. Then turn it on again when putting the album away. I do also use an anti static record cleaning turntable arm while playing the record which should keep static down while playing. I thought of putting the anti static fan near the turntable to blow on the record but it’s not quite enough to use while playing music. Or maybe that is a better spot to only use the fan while putting the record on then letting the ionizing fan run for a few seconds before starting to play the record. If the Acaia Ion Beam would shoot the field out far enough that isn’t a bad investment to put right next to your turntable. Then again I wonder how much noise it emits?
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I really don’t know. I’m trying to figure out what might work but maybe an inonizer isn’t the perfect answer to destatic vinyl records. That’s why I’m posting to see what might work. It just seems that whenever you take a device and label it as an audio product the price multiples dramatically. SpecificationCurrent Consumption: 0.25A or 0.12A Air Velocity: 45CFM-110CFM (Adjustable) Air Flow Characteristics: 40cm*60cm Operating Temperature: 0～50℃ Ion Balance(Offset Voltage): 0±10 V. Noise level: ＜57dB Air volume: 1.0～2.0㎥／min Ion Needle Material: Pure Copper Silicone power cord length: 1.7m Test Results
I also found a small battery or USB powered version that would mount easily on a stand next to your turntable but apparently this also should only be used for a short time. |
I’ve usually heard good things about the Destat 3 but too expensive for me. I’m a retired tube electronics tech (mostly tube anyway) and on a tight budget. Have built most of my equipment or at least modded it. So looking for a cheap way to accomplish this. The Ion Beam sounds pretty good and mountable but still $150. Wondering if a simple small negative ion generator like this might work. It also is not AC powered so could be near the turntable and only $60. Maybe could be mounted on the turntable frame on the opposite side away from the phono cartridge and pointing towards the record. Anyone has ideas on this? |
lewn you are exactly correct. I’ve been in and out of the audio business during my career and have worked for a few big name audio companies. I’ve seen companies do exactly what you are saying. Even to the point of buying a cheap ready made product, changing it slightly, putting it in a fancy case and calling it an “Audio” product and charging 10 times what it originally cost. That’s why after looking at a few things I thought geez, I can make one of these or just buy something ready made cheap. And yes I did see the devices you mentioned. |