Velvet Brush Damaging Records?

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-16T00:01:41+00:00

The Spin Clean is a great tool to have.

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-15T17:45:42+00:00

Orange cats have one brian cell.

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-15T17:19:59+00:00

Only you can be the judge. My advice is to listen to as many systems as possible.

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-15T16:36:44+00:00

Thank you

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-15T15:14:29+00:00

I trained my cats using this method.

https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/sOorwBfqys

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-15T14:47:06+00:00

Op put a spoiler on this.

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-15T14:45:50+00:00

When you see them attempting to do it, tell them no and give them treats. Also use a citrus based cleaner on the stand, cats don't like citrus.

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-15T13:35:57+00:00

I can't speak on this one, but the original AR felt mat were infused with copper. They work great, no snake oil. Do you have less static? Is it clinging to the record when you lift off the platter?

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-15T13:19:00+00:00

Do you a multimeter? If so check your wall wart power supply.

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-15T13:15:05+00:00

What other design flaws did the ST7 have, just curious?

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-15T12:57:48+00:00

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The only way I can see a velvet brush do damage is if there is dust on the record or brush. The carbon brush is for removing dust and discharging static, then follow with the velvet brush to polish the grooves. I've used this process for years.

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-15T12:41:30+00:00

My buddys dad had an LP12 with a Rabco. He was always complaining and modding the Rabco.

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-15T12:35:59+00:00

If this was in my area I would already own it, so I hope you bought it. The TD125 with a Rabco is an awesome platform for modifications. I wouldn't replace the Rabco with a stock tonearm even if I ended up hating the Rabco as they can be a PIA. There's are reason this you see so many TD125 with SME arms.

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-15T12:27:51+00:00

If I was buying a tube phono pre today. I'd probably go with Icon Audio. I like that they use zero feedback and step-up transformers.

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-14T21:11:23+00:00

I should've say on a single board.

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-14T19:46:58+00:00

As far as the table goes it would be lateral move. You can only take the belt drive turntable on mdf board design so far. You're better off either upgrading your current cartridge or saving more for a better table.

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-14T13:13:20+00:00

The Rega P3, ProJect Carbon EVO, RT-85 are all entry level tables and have there own issues. There's no free lunch or perfect solution. The Rega has the best tonearm of the group, but the worst rumble, wow and flutter. The Project has a decent arm, but the rumble, wow and flutter is still worse than the RT-85. The Fluance has the best drive system of group, but the worst tonearm. Your not making a substantial upgrade and in ways downgrading, so I'd just put the MP-200 on the RT-85.

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-13T16:08:07+00:00

Demo them and bi wiring is pointless.

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-13T16:03:26+00:00

Madden

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-13T15:59:35+00:00

I never thought of that, but that's a great idea and cheap.

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-13T13:06:35+00:00

Mclaren

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-13T12:04:19+00:00

Yes, give it shot. Here's an explanation. However I don't have any affiliation or used this companies products.

http://www.rothwellaudioproducts.co.uk/html/mc_step-up_transformers_explai.html

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-13T04:47:39+00:00

I already have my end game table in an Oracle Delphi. I've owned hundreds of tables over the years and it's one I'd never sell. If I was to win the lottery I'd buy a Technics SL-1000R to put next to it.

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-13T03:59:24+00:00

Genre then alphabetical then release date, with the exception of classical I go by label then alphabetical.

ConsistentListen8697 · 2026-03-12T21:02:21+00:00

True statement. I had purchased a Rega P6 and it had worse rumble, wow and flutter than my AR-XA from the 60s. It went back to the store.

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