I remember it was different effect when i touch my tonearm, staying in front of my turntable on a carpet with slippers on and off (the latest was no problem :)) So put the slippers off.
That's a pretty extreme measure. I know people that really love their slippers. Rubber slippers are both therapeutic on your feet for hard floors and eliminate the static issues with carpet.Feel free to touch any part of your turntable.
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