Is it possible that you are carrying the static charge and discharging when coming in contact with the metal platter while removing the record? That could be the case as you wouldn’t get that with the acrylic platter. I solved that problem by getting a 3 inch by 4 inch anti-static mat which is partially under the turntable for aesthetic reasons. I simply touch the mat and discharge myself. You connect the wire from the mat to the center screw that holds the cover to your wall outlet. It works like a charm and only cost around 25.00. A lot cheaper than the Milty Zerostat which is going for around 100.00 these days.
VPI Scount to Prime, now static
So ever since I upgraded from the scout to the Prime (acrylic platter to aluminum) i've been greeting static. I notice it when pulling the record away from platter. Snap, crackle, pop!
my question: is the steel plate on the bottom of the platter in contact with the metal bearing? Not knowing this, I rigged up a nail with a small spring from a pen stuck over the top of the nail. I took a wire and soldered it to the nail and stuck this nail in a small piece of wood. I took this contraption and placed it under the TT so that the spring touched the bearing connected to the pen. I then took the wire and connected it to the TT ground.
im hoping this will draw the static charge off the mat and ground it. I'd like to just tie to the metal plate and simplify my contraption.
my question: is the steel plate on the bottom of the platter in contact with the metal bearing? Not knowing this, I rigged up a nail with a small spring from a pen stuck over the top of the nail. I took a wire and soldered it to the nail and stuck this nail in a small piece of wood. I took this contraption and placed it under the TT so that the spring touched the bearing connected to the pen. I then took the wire and connected it to the TT ground.
im hoping this will draw the static charge off the mat and ground it. I'd like to just tie to the metal plate and simplify my contraption.