Vinyl accessories suggestions
miner
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OK, guys & gals, I just picked up a 'cheap' TT (Thorens TD-185 w/Ortofon OMB10 cartridge). I need suggestions for accessories to use with table. My pre-amp has a built-in phono pre (both MC & MM).
1) Vinyl cleaner (nothing exotic like a 'vacuum' sytem)/carbon fiber brush
2) TT mat for eliminating static
3) Are those dust/static removers (similar to an additional tone arm) worth the $$?
4) any other required goodies?
5) isolation pods
I am reinvestigating the LP world before I decide if I want to spend more $$$ for a nicer table and add ons.
1) Vinyl cleaner (nothing exotic like a 'vacuum' sytem)/carbon fiber brush
2) TT mat for eliminating static
3) Are those dust/static removers (similar to an additional tone arm) worth the $$?
4) any other required goodies?
5) isolation pods
I am reinvestigating the LP world before I decide if I want to spend more $$$ for a nicer table and add ons.
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On the cheap a cork mat from Music Direct 12 bucks, same one they use for the VPI 16.5 cleaner, or make your own, they have another mat for 30, then on up.
The Stanton brush and cleaning fluid bottle is pretty good, but sorry to say, hand cleaning just cant really get it, its okay though, we all started there.
The Onzow Zerodust stylus cleaner, overpriced but works excellent.
The MFSL brushes for scrubbing/cleaning are very good.
The PrarastatiK Preener brush as a last touch before playing is a favorite.
There is more stuff than you can shake a stick at, my table sits on a granite block, seems to work fine with the tables isolation.
RT1
