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Is this the solution to LP static issues?? Seems to be!

Last night i was listening to a superb original RCA white dog pressing of Lena Horne and Harry Belafonte ( if you can source this, i highly recommend it!) 
I noticed that all of my prior LP's were exhibiting considerable static attraction to my felt mat on my LP12. Not this one!!! How come, since the LP was played at the same time as the others, in the same system, the same room temperature etc.?? I noticed on the cover of the album the following large sticker: Miracle Surface, This record contains the revolutionary new antistatic ingredient, 317X, which helps keep the record dust free, helps prevent surface noise, helps insure faithful sound reproduction on Living Stereo.  

Whatever this additive is that was put on this album back in 1959 sure works well!! Anyone know what 317X is?? Why are we NOT using this stuff today??
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1971gto455ho
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The Solution Is.....Digital !

Cheers 
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daveyf OP
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@1971gto455ho   Uhmm..No!
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daveyf OP
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@audioguy85  While the felt mat probably does allow for more static build up, the issue was non-existent with the felt mat and the 317x treated RCA white dog. I happen to think that the original equipment felt mat is better sounding than any aftermarket mat I have tried on the LP12, including a leather mat. YMMV.
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lalitk
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I wipe clean all of my LP’s prior to playback with ‘ahp Klangtuch IV’ microfiber cloth which helps eliminate electrostatic charges.
wolfie62
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In 1983 I treated my Records with SoundGuard. Spray it on, used a special brush to spread it evenly. 

I still have those records. They repel dust like no one’s business. Very slick, too. They’ve all been washed. The treatment is permanent.  I still use a lint brush before playing. You can feel how slick they are, and they don’t attract dust anywhere close to normal records. They sound great also.
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