Record Brushes

[dcc]

Has anyone compared the IME1 to the DS Audio ION-001?

I have both. Same results. The IME1 has a demag function that the DS Audio does not have.

 

[djsina2]

The IME1 will solve all your problems and more, great device.

 

[Audire]

Looks like neither will work for me. Real estate on the J. Sikora is very limited. Going to have to do some measuring … maybe we can move the TT forward. It’s only 183lbs

 

[Audire]

The IME-1 seems well built but may suffer from some design limitations. While exceptionally nice, IMO it may not be for everybody …

Stereo Times

 

[TooCool4]

I use the Furutech brush reviewed by Micheal Fremer, to be honest I don't think the Furutech is anything special apart from being over priced. I also use a generic Static-Off brush.

 

[Audire]

As suggested my Bazelio, how is the Ronxs Lighter working for those of you that use it for static?

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[bazelio]

Excellent.

 

[Mike Lavigne]

As suggested my Bazelio, how is the Ronxs Lighter working for those of you that use it for statView attachment 87868

i have it still in the box. does not work well sitting there. i suppose i should try it.

 

[bazelio]

There is a fair amount of feedback from multiple members in the thread I linked.

 

[TooCool4]

As suggested my Bazelio, how is the Ronxs Lighter working for those of you that use it for static?

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I have one of those and a Furutech DeStart III, they both work but the Furutech does a better job. So in this case the Furutech DeStart III is money well spent, but the Furutech SK-III brush is a waste of money.

 

[bazelio]

Interesting. I know someone who sold the $375 Furutech DeStat III after trying the $15 plasma lighter.

I got a Furutech brush for free, but I can't tell the difference between it an a cheap makeup "blush brush".

 

[Mike Lavigne]

Interesting. I know someone who sold the $375 Furutech DeStat III after trying the $15 plasma lighter.

I got a Furutech brush for free, but I can't tell the difference between it an a cheap makeup "blush brush".

i've had Tourmaline blowers forever, but don't use them since i know they are good for about 1/2-3/4 of a side max. it's what they do. i spent 6 months playing around and eventually just set it aside. always meant to try it again. just not enough.

i've have a Zerostat too but don't use it.

 

[TooCool4]

Interesting. I know someone who sold the $375 Furutech DeStat III after trying the $15 plasma lighter.

I got a Furutech brush for free, but I can't tell the difference between it an a cheap makeup "blush brush".

I like my DeStat II and I will not be selling it.

DeStat III

Plasma lighter

 

[harleyguy]

have a destat 111 and love it

 

[Audire]

There is a fair amount of feedback from multiple members in the thread I linked.

I just ordered one. Many thanks.

 

[DasguteOhr]

Well that’s a given not to clean near the tonearm, but those are still long feathers. I’m thinking what if a feather releases from the handle, etc. And I have multiple tonearms. The freezer bag makes since though. Thanks.

i also have a lot of tonearms, sometimes even three, the ortofon rmg 309 with spu is not installed at the moment. i have been using swiffer for five years now there has never been a loss of microfibers.
i gave away all of the brushes, none makes it dry as clean as swiffer

 

[bazelio]

I like my DeStat II and I will not be selling it.

DeStat III

Plasma lighter

I also have an Electrostatic Fieldmeter. The readings are so low on the platter at all times, that I don't think it's useful. This is also what we see in that youtube video. The guy in the video also doesn't follow the approach outlined in the WBF thread, which is to hold the lighter 1cm from the record surface while it is spinning and slowly move it from OD to ID to cover most or all of the surface. He holds it stationary from 3 inches. At this point, I just let my ears decide.

 

[matakana]

As suggested my Bazelio, how is the Ronxs Lighter working for those of you that use it for static?

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much more efficient zapping before the record is placed rather than when its placed, very effective IMHO.

 

[TooCool4]

I use the DeStat III before I put the record on the platter and use the Plasma lighter while the platter is spinning, yes I know overkill

 

[bazelio]

I use the DeStat III before I put the record on the platter and use the Plasma lighter while the platter is spinning, yes I know overkill

Can you hear any difference if you skip the plasma lighter step ?