Need a Record Brush. Got a recommendation?

I've owned several, I currently use the latest Audioquest brush and don't find it really superior from others I've used. I just ordered the brush offered at Sleeve City just for the heck of it. I own a Destat. I always use the carbon fiber brush then the Destat before playing a side. This seems to work best

@lowrider57 ,

It’s called Thunderon Record Brush, look for it at www.sleevecity.com Got it at 18% off on Black Friday.
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I’ve listened to several lp sides now while using the Thunderon. My usual process is to use an anti-static brush first then my Destat III before and after each side.

Initially I noticed the latest Audioquest is best at picking up the smaller tiny dots of (stuff), then the Thunderon was better at picking up dust fibers or particles. Then I realized those "tiny dots" ….I’ve really never noticed before. So I got my steamer fired up to give the Thunderon a quick clean. (not saturated). This lessened the dots left behind after using it. So, one more time with my steamer. This was an additional improvement. While all of this is early on, my feeling is the Thunderon needs to be steam cleaned a few times before it will perform at it’s best.

This is my initial report.

The Audioquest is somewhat of a pain to use, mainly because of how close the swing out wiper attachment is mounted to it. Of coarse you can remove this.

@kenrus,

The last brush I used before buying the latest AQ was the DAK. www.DAKindustries.com It is identical to the HUNT. It had the fiber pad between the two outer rows of carbon fiber as well. I really didn’t find it any better than the AQ.

BTW, if anyone is interested, www.partsconnexion.com recently had the Destat 3 for $269.00.

I received my brush from Sleeve City today, seems similar to what @leotis is using. I'll give it a whirl and report back. 

Just for reference, all of the lps I'm using have been through either my steam cleaning regimen or my steam & US regimen prior to this testing.

Also, for me, it's more about getting everything off of a lp, not the anti-static properties since I have the Destat.

@lowrider57 ,

You bring up an excellent point regarding how long the anti-static charge will last on one of these brushes? This may be one of, or the main reason I opted for the Destat to use in my regimen?

In the end, I think there is no one perfect solution, especially since static is formed by the act of the stylus traveling the lp anyway. In the long run, the expense of the Destat was worth it for me...at $100.00 off retail.

The very best solution I ever had was when my Audio Desk cleaner was working....after the air drying mode...straight to the platter......Ahhhhhh!!!

FWIW: I just don’t want an option that has a wire connected to it.

So far, with the Thunderon, my best solution, which is much better than the AQ, is after it is cleaned/steamed a few times, to use it for at least two rotations then flip the brush over and repeat. The result is VERY nice to the eye.

@rsandor,

If you're registered with them, every now and then they'll offer 15% off. That's when I take stock.

@lowrider57 ,

Yes. According to my previous posts. Those will answer your question.

An email I received today, states that www.partsconnexion.com has one more Destat at $259.00/free shipping. This really isn’t a recommendation, just info. If you’re in this for the LONG haul, I think it’s a good investment. The Miltys don’t last forever and at $90 a pop, if you buy three, you’ll be better off with the Destat.