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Rein in the winter static

Winter is here and  my furnace is running, the house is dry. Playing records is a nightmare. I have a VPI prime table with the stock felt mat. The static is so bad that the mat clings to record when I remove it.

I'm also concerned about sending a static charge through the system. Any suggestions for controlling static during the winter months? I'm also wondering if a cork mat would be less conducive to static.

larseand
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jond
5,872 posts
 

Good call on a humidifier @audioquest4life i use a Vesync here and beyond static it also keeps your skin and throat from getting dry!

larseand OP
61 posts
 

I had a Zerostat in the 70's didn't realize they were still around. I think I'll start with a small humidifier. Thank you.

tablejockey
3,929 posts
 

" I have a VPI prime table with the stock felt mat. The static is so bad that the mat clings to record when I remove it."

Gasp!

A VPI user that uses a MAT?!! 

rodman99999
6,163 posts
 

                    It's all about the humidity, during Winter!

https://www.vinylmeplease.com/blogs/magazine/how-to-deal-with-static-electricity-and-your-records?srsltid=AfmBOorWtWO4r_Ng4QFXbuLOg2hUPEJr4sZwqlOudkOXncSIx4etlklJ

 

chayro
3,001 posts
 

Gruv Glide totally kills static. I have posted about this several times if you want to search. Makes playing records much more enjoyable if you have major static issues. 

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