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Static on Vinyl

Here is my greif...............

I am getting some major static electricity every time
I remove an LP from my Turntable platter.

Here is my setup:

The platter is a Teres coccabolo (hardwood)
& I get the static with or without using my Herbies way excellent turntable mat.

I installed a grounding conductor screwed to the brass
platter spindle & grounded it to the tubed preamp & no
change.

I also use a Mapleshade Ionoclast static buster on the vinyl just before dropping the stylus, & still the bloody
static is their when I pull the vinyl from the platter
after the LP has gone thru the grooves.

any thoughts? ? ? ? ?
socoaste
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jmcgrogan2
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Is your tube preamp grounded with a clear path? I know this may sound simple, but some power cords have no ground, and some have a resistive ground, that's why I ask.

If your preamp does have a clear path to ground, then try the humidifiers as mentioned above. Also, a anti-static brush like a Hunt/Decca etc will help, but not as much as the Talisman from Walker Audio IMHO.

Happy listening,

John
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ghosthouse
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Viridian - What do you think about spraying "StaticGuard" on the carpet around the equipment rack? I have a winter static discharge issue (me to equipment) if I'm wearing rubber soled slippers etc. Just minor static with vinyl LPs now (summer). I do use a ZeroStat gun.

Timrhu - how are you using the fabric softener sheets? Are you actually wiping vinyl with them or just placing them on carpet or something around equipment.

Someone had posted about wiping interconnects etc with anti-static sheets.

Thanks, GH
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viridian
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I am not familiar with Staticguard, but it would be simple for you to try it out. Will probably work. "Winter discharge issue", sounds ominous, maybe better to consult your physician or psychiatrist.
chadnliz
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I tried dryer sheets, even placing smaller pieces on platter and they stick to the record as I pull it, I am a bit surprised I have such an issue with Vacuum hold down and clamp I thought that wouldnt be an issue.
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ghosthouse
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viridian - good one...thank goodness voltage ain't amps or I'd be a crispy critter for sure. Static Guard comes in a spray can. You can buy it in the laundry section at the grocery store. My wife used it to de-static clothing (that's what they sell it for). I urged caution about inhalation toxicity.
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