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Old 01-27-2006, 05:33 AM   #1 (permalink)
mysticaldodo
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Question Are anti-static guns useful?

I'm looking to add some stuff to my vinyl gear. I just bought a Audio Technica stylus cleaner (never cleaned it!) and a bubble level.

Many dealers have recommended me to get a static gun (even if they themselves don't sell any ). May I post a thread here inquiring about your experience with such a thing? The reason gave to me is the vinyl will be quieter due to less static There is a little to moderate background noise on my vinyl playback depending on the lp.

Other then using the static gun on the vinyl itself do I need to do this on the turntable? How about the catridge? Or must I use a separate catridge demagnitizer (I read this in a book but have no idea what this is )

I'm using a Goldring 1.2 with the stock Elecktra catridge coupled with Clearaudio Basic Phonostage. Thx
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