Static Problem

Wear rubber soled shoes, and don't scuff your feet when you walk over to the TT. If the static is building up while playing, you may need to check your ground from the chassis near the bearing. This should drain the static buildup while playing. If it doesn't have this, you might check with VPI for their ideas on solving it. Also, a humidifier will help out. This is usually related to dry air conditions.

Try "zapping" your system and records with a Zerostat, or apply Radio Shack (or Cling Free brand)anti-static spray to your components and cables periodically.

You might want to try a product called Gruv Glide. I have a terrible static problem. This stuff really works as stated and does a very good job getting rid of static. They are in the Audiogon Lists under "G".

Hope this helps