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Audioquest vs Hunt EDA Mk6 record brushes

I am currently using the Hunt record brush but would be interested in others' opinions about alternatives like the Audioquest or Acoustech Big. The Hunt works fine but occasionally leaves some dust on the LP forcing me to sweep again. Is any of these much better than the rest? I'm embarrased to say that I used to use my VPI 16.5 before every play but now use it only once and the Hunt and a Milty Zerostat before each play.
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narrod
1,064 posts
 
I use both the Audioquest and Acoustech. I find both superior to the Hunt. You don't need to use your RCM before every play. Clean it properly and a light brushing is all that is needed for a long time.
chashas1
596 posts
 
I've had both, the audioquest does seem a little nicer, I've had the decca and ps audio as well. The disc doctor, with his lovely cleaning pads for your vpi rcm recommends the audioquest...
opalchip
354 posts
 
All carbon fiber dry-brushes leave a lot of dust. I like the Hunt, but the most complete removal IMO is to use the Hunt first to "herd" the dust into a neat line, and then use a damp Discwasher brush to remove the line of dust.
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