AudioQuest Record Brush Antistatic Carbon Plate Brush

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It reduces the need for more frequent deeper cleaning of the record, and while it doesn’t totally eliminate this requirement, it does have the effect that it helps to maintain the record in a much cleaner condition between more intense cleans.

First and foremost, we are music fans, and we want others to find the right product for them. So we take into careful consideration everything from budget to feature set and ease of use to come up with a list of what we can safely say are the best vinyl record cleaners on the market right now. Related buyer's guidesTo do this, we need a soft pad with fibers capable of getting into the groove as we clean the record in a circular motion. Now repeat steps 1-3 as many times as is necessary to get the record to a level of cleanliness that you’re satisfied with.

Drain the static charge from your records and lift any residual dust and grime. The conductivity of the brush's ultra-fine goat hairs eliminates static charges while gently and efficiently removing the dust, grit and particles that bung up your vinyl's grooves and degrade your record's sound. The hair reach deep into the grooves of your vinyl to remove even the smallest particles, leaving your records clean while prolonging the life of vinyl and stylus. The carbon fiber bristles “capture” the static charge from the record, and a conductive plastic body part of the brush helps to prevent any static charge from building up. I use a VSGO V-B03E Falcon-S Air Blower to remove surface dust before and after playing and ultrasonic cleaning. Replace all of your brushes with an air blower.

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When using a record cleaner to clean vinyl by hand, you need a highly absorbent material to help take away the contaminated cleaning fluid. And this is a good tip generally: store your vinyl upright when it's not in use to prevent warping. How we choose the best vinyl record cleaners

If you’re looking for a record brush, I recommend getting this KAIU cleaning kit. It’s great value, includes record and stylus cleaning solution, and most importantly also contains two record brushes: one velvet, and one carbon fiber. I’ve been using these for a while now and can vouch for their quality – these are the brushes you’ll see used in the photos below. A Step by Step Guide To Using a Carbon Fiber Brush for Vinyl Records Summary of the Audioquest Anti-Static Record Brush Enhance Your Vinyl Experience with the Audioquest Anti-Static Record Brush One 8 ounce bottle of G2 Fluid with spout top. Use to refill the 2 ounce and/or 4 ounce mist spray bottle. 1,000+ mist sprays in this 8 ounce bottle. I prefer doing it this way as sliding towards the center or edge of the record both drag whatever dirt has been collected by the brush across the record’s grooves. Step #4: Cleaning the Brush and Repeating There are a few different types of vinyl record brush available, and they offer slightly different benefits, so it’s helpful to understand them. Carbon Fiber Record Brushes

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Angle the brush slightly so that the bristles are able to easily flow in the same direction as the record is spinning. Hold the brush steady and in the same position for 3-4 revolutions. Step #3: Removing the Brush From the Record It dissipates the static electricity charge which builds up on a record. This static also affects sound quality, and attracts dust and other debris to the record’s surface. A humble yet critical accessory, the turntable mat sits between the record and the platter, significantly impacting sound quality. A quality mat minimizes vibration and static electricity, providing a stable surface for the vinyl to rest on. For beginners, this accessory is a cost-effective way to improve sound quality without breaking the bank. Premium mats crafted from materials like cork, felt, or rubber further enhance sonic performance, and reduce static and overall record wear. Recommendation: Turntable Lab Cork & Rubber Record Mat