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December 19, 2021, 02:59 PM #1Member
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"Tis the season" - for static!
Hi,
As winter approaches and the humidity decreases, I am fining that my record playing is generating quite a bit of static. I am using an Audoiquest anti-static record brush and it seems that the more I use it, the more static it generates. So much so that my leather record mat frequently lifts off with my records. I've seen some costly anti-static options, including the csport IEM1 - Static Eliminator IME1 | Products | CSPort and the DS Audio Ionizer - DS Audio ION-001 Ionizer | Products | Musical Surroundings. Anyone have experience with these devices and if so what do you think! Other options? Thanks.
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December 19, 2021, 06:52 PM #2Senior Member
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Re: "Tis the season" - for static!
What is the humidity level in your home.
45% is the recommended.My System
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December 20, 2021, 12:36 AM #3Member
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Re: "Tis the season" - for static!
Good question. Looks like I will have to invest in a hygrometer. Thanks!
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December 20, 2021, 08:20 AM #4Senior Member
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Re: "Tis the season" - for static!
Sleeve City Thunderon Conductive Record Brush
$25. Works very well for me. YMMV.
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December 20, 2021, 11:30 AM #5Senior Member
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Re: "Tis the season" - for static!
Yep, humidity, too little or too much, either way problems abound ! At a minimum humidify your listening room
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December 20, 2021, 01:23 PM #6Senior Member
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Re: "Tis the season" - for static!
Great topic especially for the analog LP members. Do you think the lack of humidity changes the sound characteristics of other areas beside LPs like maybe speakers?
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December 20, 2021, 06:14 PM #7Senior Member
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Re: "Tis the season" - for static!
Most all of the newer "smart" thermostats display both temperature and humidity (indoor and outside).
Originally Posted by RPM-123
Might provide what you need and also be an upgrade for your HVAC system.
Also has features like remote monitoring/control from your "smart" phone.
Prices are reasonable.My System
Acoustic Revive RTP-4
Innuos Pulsar
Lampizator BALTIC4
Cary SLP-05
Pass XA30.5 or
Line Magnetic 845ia
Reference 3A Reflector's
Pr SVS SB3000 Subs
Cables & Tubes "subject to change without notification".
Complete system on battery power/solar
Core Audio Design Rack
DIY bass traps and custom curved diffusors.
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December 21, 2021, 07:13 PM #8Member
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Re: "Tis the season" - for static!
No HVAC in our 80 + year old home. Still using the original "gravity" furnace. Static, typically is an issue during the winter months. Humidity is higher during spring and summer months and not much static. Seems to be more of an issue for my new turntable setup - Acoustic Signature Hurricane Neo with Kuzma 4Point9 arm arm and Hana Umami cartridge. Had fewer issues when I used a Well Tempered Versalex with Kiseki PH cartridge. Perhaps it's the difference in the platter material? The Acoustic Signature is aluminum with a leather mat, while the Versalex had an acrylic platter with an Auditorium A23 mat.
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December 21, 2021, 07:38 PM #9Senior Member
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Re: "Tis the season" - for static!
Previously being an HVAC contractor I cut my teeth on the old gravity furnaces. Not very efficient but they did produce a nice warm gentle heat.
Not many of them left in my neck of the woods as most have been replaced with high efficiency models. They did have humidifiers for them but I'm sure most have given up the ghost by now.
Perhaps a portable in-room humidifier might be beneficial.
And yes different materials, and the combination of them, can have varying effects on static electricity.
Good luck and good listening.My System
Acoustic Revive RTP-4
Innuos Pulsar
Lampizator BALTIC4
Cary SLP-05
Pass XA30.5 or
Line Magnetic 845ia
Reference 3A Reflector's
Pr SVS SB3000 Subs
Cables & Tubes "subject to change without notification".
Complete system on battery power/solar
Core Audio Design Rack
DIY bass traps and custom curved diffusors.
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December 22, 2021, 02:34 PM #10Member
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Re: "Tis the season" - for static!
"Warm gentle heat" is what we like about our furnace! My wife and I don't care much for the blowers of newer furnaces. They are noisier and create more dust. The other issue is the heating ducts are asbestos but wrapped with an insulation material that has an aluminum foil like outer covering. If we were to get a newer furnace, I suspect that we would also have to remove the asbestos material at some large cost. We plan on letting a future owner deal with it. ; )
Right now, my new humidity gauge shows 51%, which is in the "good" range. It's been raining here in San Francisco which would account for that.
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