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Loricraft PRC, multiple-step cleaning and static

Hi everyone,

I've recently bought a PRC4 to upgrade from my previous PHK RCM (typical vacuum-based design).

I decided to use the same 3-step process I was using before, only using the L'Art du Son fluid. I'm using MoFi Enzyme cleaner, L'Art and MoFi Pure Rinse.

I'm getting tons of static on the Loricraft. Major cracking sounds when removing the record from the platter on it. Records don't sound clean because of this, and the felt mat on my TT is getting stuck to them, a problem I never had before. They were always pretty much static-free with my previous RCM, and I was expecting the Loricraft to do even better in that regard, based on all the positive feedback it gets.

What could I be doing wrong?

Thanks!
ricsimas
tmiddle
94 posts
 
Try less time on your last cycle/rinse. I don't know what you had before, but on my VPI 16.5 I shut it down after no more than 3 rotations or else I get static.
Possible that the Loricraft dries more efficiently and so in less time. The static is incurring after all moisture is gone and friction.

Also, pick a Zerostat gun and use when you notice static.
chayro
2,932 posts
 
Gruv Glide will eliminate the static. I'm not convinced it improves the sound of a clean record, but it really clears up the static issue for a long period of time. It cleans off if you can't live with it from a philosophical point of view. Personally, I think the lack of static make the disc collect less dust and makes vinyl an easier experience. My 2 cents, anyway.
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rockitman
417 posts
 
When I vacuum off my final rinse it is for no more than 2 rotations, then I air dry the LP for 1/2 hour prior to putting it back into a sleeve. I have found static to start to be an issue at 3 or more rotations. I use an Okki Nokki RCM. I will only use Gruv Gum on a rather noisy suface noise wise record. New or Near Mint LP's I have found to be dead quiet with a proper RCM clean cycle w/o Gruv Glide. I try to avoid coatings on my LP's.
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