xtiva2000 Posted February 3, 2023 Posted February 3, 2023 Hi all the experts, would you know any carbon brush that doesn't leave bristle behind? Have 2 of these, one from Pro-ject and one from May Records. but both leave too much bristle once used on vinyl. Do you guys know any carbon brush that doesn't leave any bristle or any other alternative? I am only using it to dust off the dust not for static, for that, I use an Arc lighter Thanks.
Hydrology Posted February 3, 2023 Posted February 3, 2023 Grab the Audioquest one:- https://www.melbournehifi.com.au/products/audioquest-anti-static-record-brush 2
xtiva2000 Posted February 3, 2023 Author Posted February 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, Hydrology said: Grab the Audioquest one:- https://www.melbournehifi.com.au/products/audioquest-anti-static-record-brush Awesome thanks for the recommendation. 1
GregWormald Posted February 3, 2023 Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) I've got two that are decades old, at least. One is a Gemini and the other an unlabelled cheapie, neither of which has ever shed. What I have noticed is that after cleaning my LPs with an ultrasonic cleaner they just don't seem to get dusty. I hardly ever get anything on the sonic stylus cleaner at all, even after multiple sides. Edited February 3, 2023 by GregWormald added ultrasonic info 1
xtiva2000 Posted February 3, 2023 Author Posted February 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, GregWormald said: I've got two that are decades old, at least. One is a Gemini and the other an unlabelled cheapie, neither of which has ever shed. What I have noticed is that after cleaning my LPs with an ultrasonic cleaner they just don't seem to get dusty. I hardly ever get anything on the sonic stylus cleaner at all, even after multiple sides. may be i was doing something wrong but got that audio quest anyway.. will see how it goes when it gets delivered. i ony have vacuum cleaner.. although it does a good job, i can see some dust settles in after a few plays.... Thanks
aussievintage Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 17 hours ago, xtiva2000 said: Hi all the experts, would you know any carbon brush that doesn't leave bristle behind? I have never had a carbon brush do that, not even the cheap ones. I use this one now https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/turntables-vinyl-storage-flea-market-carbon-fibre-velvet-vinyl-record-cleaning-brush-turntables?queryID=4b5fad7b1fec4ac6d01df79b5f1f0f21&objectID=550031 2
Mendes Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 17 hours ago, Hydrology said: Grab the Audioquest one:- https://www.melbournehifi.com.au/products/audioquest-anti-static-record-brush Agree Mark, these are very good!! 2
stevoz Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 Yeah, I got an ebay cheapie and have never seen a shed bristle ever....it does a fine job. Having said that, I've always liked the concept of the Audioquest one recommended by @Hydrology, with it's anti static finger contact points on the handle. 3
xtiva2000 Posted February 4, 2023 Author Posted February 4, 2023 Thanks all for the recommendation. Will report back once i get Audioquest one is delivered 1
Full Range Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 I still use my DECCA brush - and it’s gotta be at least 40 years old With over 1 million conductive bristles- that was the advert slogan that got me to buy it 1
Kaynin Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 I had a couple then went to a ursa major and am very happy. It's effective, large, and build quality is excellent. https://www.ursa-major.eu/ 3
evil c Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 15 minutes ago, Kaynin said: I had a couple then went to a ursa major and am very happy. It's effective, large, and build quality is excellent. https://www.ursa-major.eu/ Looks to be a superior design with the several rows to trap dust, might have to check one out! 1
aussievintage Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 34 minutes ago, evil c said: Looks to be a superior design with the several rows to trap dust, might have to check one out! The velvet and carbon brush combination types do a better job of picking up the loose dust.
psychometrics1 Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 I too use an Ursa Major but still have the old Decca
Kaynin Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 50 minutes ago, evil c said: Looks to be a superior design with the several rows to trap dust, might have to check one out! Yep, bigger is better!
xtiva2000 Posted February 9, 2023 Author Posted February 9, 2023 On 03/02/2023 at 7:42 PM, Hydrology said: Grab the Audioquest one:- https://www.melbournehifi.com.au/products/audioquest-anti-static-record-brush Just got this delivered and finally no shredding of those nasty bristles!!! Pro-ject one will be in the bin soon thanks
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