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Furutech De Stat or Talisman?

So, you have enough money to buy a Furutech De Stat or Talisman... what would you do? I've heard good things about both from resonably trusted sources, but have not had a chance to hear either.

I'm asking because static is an issue in my home, and while my 25 year old Zerostat seems to work, in that time there has to be something better. Right?
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randyk
70 posts
 
I guess I'm in the minority here. I purchased the DeStat two years ago based on all the glowing reviews. I've found its performance has been underwhelming in my experience. The internal fan is simply not powerful enough to blow away all dust as claimed by the manufacturer. I have to use a record brush, as well. In addition, my LPs are re-charged with static after play, which means each side needs to be re-zapped before removing from the turntable platter. And it goes through batteries quickly. AC operation would be a nice option to have.

$450.00 is a lot of money for this tweak. Try it out for yourself, but I would recommend purchasing from a company that offers a money-back guarantee.
dougdeacon
3,338 posts
 
In addition, my LPs are re-charged with static after play, which means each side needs to be re-zapped before removing from the turntable platter.
Well, yes. It's a function of stylus friction on a material like vinyl, which can carry high electrical potentials but is too poor a conductor to easily or fully dischage, even if grounded. If you play LP's in a static-prone environment some static buildup is unavoidable.

No pre-treatment could prevent this unless it changed the atomic structure of the vinyl (unlikely) or added some sort of lubricant layer to reduce friction (which would impair sonics).
People actually spend $450 for a device that does *almost* the same job as a Zerostat and a CF brush? Who sells this stuff? I want in!
randyk
70 posts
 
Thanks, Professor Deacon, for those additional insights.
You're right about some fluids adding a lubricant layer. When I used L'Art du Son cleaner, I had no static issues. But I switched to the Deacon/AIVS 4-step method and haven't looked back. Life is a compromise, as they say.
stltrains
845 posts
 
Doug i only spent 350 for my de stat and yes in this hobby you win some and lose some. I could have done my home work and used something that would have done the job for less for sure. In the end my de stat has payed for it self with handling the static problems here in hotlouisiana static A/C central.
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