Affordable Record Brush ?

Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by SonOFJames, Nov 25, 2022.

  1. SonOFJames

    SonOFJames Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    What are you using for an affordable record brush ? Tried the new revision of the Hunt ETA and thought it was pretty crappy tbh, although the older one I had in the past seemed fine.
     
  2. jlykos

    jlykos Forum Resident

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    That's too bad about the Hunt ETA. I bought one around 10 years ago and it's still going strong. The Audioquest brush is a good affordable option. I have a couple and they work fine for me.
     
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  3. Phil Thien

    Phil Thien Forum Resident

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    For carbon fiber I use the Boundless.

    For velvet for washing records, I use two Click Cleans. One saturated with alcohol and vinegar (just about six or seven percent vinegar) and the other to dry the record.
     
  4. matrix-6

    matrix-6 Forum Resident

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    Sleeve City Thunderon. No looking back. I use it to wipe my stylus off in-between sides as well so it acts as both a record and stylus brush.
     
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  5. curbach

    curbach Some guy on the internet

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    Affordable? What’s an example a record brush that is not affordable?
     
  6. Big Blue

    Big Blue Forum Resident

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    Yeah, I’m curious what the line is on “affordable” here.

    I was using an AudioQuest carbon fiber brush, but not long ago I got a grounded carbon fiber brush from turntableneedles.com, which I think was like $17 (just looked, it’s currently $19, it’s possible that’s what I paid, too)? The grounded brush is actually effective at draining static, unlike the it-grounds-through-you design of the AQ.
     
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  7. jlykos

    jlykos Forum Resident

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    This one by Ramar. Yours for the low, low price of $340.

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  8. TarnishedEars

    TarnishedEars Forum Resident

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    I never understood why audiophiles generally looked-down upon Diskwasher brushes back in the 80s and 90s. I always thought that they worked far better than the carbon fiber brushes.
     
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  9. todd141

    todd141 Forum Resident

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  10. theflattire

    theflattire Forum Resident

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    the kinda affordable Hart brush next to the cheap no name brush
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    Last edited: Nov 25, 2022
  11. Morbius

    Morbius Forum Resident

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  12. curbach

    curbach Some guy on the internet

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    :yikes: Must be a very nice brush :laugh:
     
  13. theflattire

    theflattire Forum Resident

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    I was sooo tempted...then I woke up.
     
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  14. hman

    hman Forum Resident

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    I was about to say the same thing. :D
     
  15. aorecords

    aorecords Forum Resident

    Someone around here swears by the Ortofon brush. If I remember correctly, he's also the same guy that recommended the plasma lighter to cure your static problems. I have not personally uses the Ortofon brush but I have had great success using the plasma lighter.
     
  16. matrix-6

    matrix-6 Forum Resident

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  17. woodpigeon

    woodpigeon Forum Resident

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    AT 6012. It’s more of a pad than a brush, but I’ve found it works much better than a carbon fibre brush for removing dust from the surface of records. You can put a little fluid on it too, it’ll help lift the dust and then evaporate in a few moments.
     
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  18. SonOFJames

    SonOFJames Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    Maybe the Tm ran out ?, Music Hall released a cheap oem version that does not have Hunt printed on it. It's not like the original, sounds like it's scraping the record.

    How about $50 usd or below ? The Hart and Analog Relax are bit too much right now for me.

    The Sleeve City looks interesting, but I would rather brush on the platter without worrying about dropping the record.

    This one also looks good. Any more comments/users ?
     
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  19. matrix-6

    matrix-6 Forum Resident

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    I usually clean my records when I buy them. Then I just flick any dust off with the brush. I like that it's impossible to scratch the surface with the Thunderon. I used to use a standard carbon fiber brush but I felt I had to be too careful with it not to accidentally scratch the record. I rarely have issues with static though. If I do I use a Zerostat.
     
  20. Cougar

    Cougar Forum Resident

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    Wow, even comes with a Serial Number!
     
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  21. Cougar

    Cougar Forum Resident

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    Take a look at the Turntable labs Triple Operation Vinyl Record Cleaning Brush.

    I have one of these and it's a really nice cleaning brush.
     
  22. Jimi Floyd

    Jimi Floyd Forum Resident

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    Audio-Technica AT6011a
     
  23. Nakamichi

    Nakamichi The iceage is coming....

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    A cheap paintbrush from a diy store will suffice.
     
  24. Big Blue

    Big Blue Forum Resident

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    You get scratches with a carbon fiber brush?
     
  25. Oelewapper

    Oelewapper Plays vinyl instead of installing it on the floor.

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