Recommend me a good Carbon Fibre Brush

[RobbieGong]

I've had my 'fancy' Audioquest carbon fibre brush for while http://www.analogueseduction.net/brushes/audioquest-conductive-carbon-fibre-record-cleaning-brush.html and probably need a new one.

Any recommendations please ?

I've had quite a few of these ie: the simple silver ones that come with different names on but probably the same thing, varying in price depending on who's names printed on :scratch:

Had the blue horizon too, it's ok, no better than the forementioned generic silver ones in my experience ( I've proibably answred my own question here :eek: :lol: )

Incidently, I think the 'fancy' Audioquest is overated...

So come, someone surprise me ? ;)

[Boyse6748]

I've had my 'fancy' Audioquest carbon fibre brush for while http://www.analogueseduction.net/brushes/audioquest-conductive-carbon-fibre-record-cleaning-brush.html and probably need a new one.

Any recommendations please ?

I've had quite a few of these ie: the simple silver ones that come with different names on but probably the same thing, varying in price depending on who's names printed on :scratch:

Had the blue horizon too, it's ok, no better than the forementioned generic silver ones in my experience ( I've proibably answred my own question here :eek: :lol: )

Incidently, I think the 'fancy' Audioquest is overated...

So come, someone surprise me ? ;)

I’m my humble opinion.... none better than this!!

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[Jimbo]

Hi Rob, I have the Audioquest gold carbon fibre brush but I have given up using them altogether after I found they created lots of static on my vinyl when I used them. Stopped using them and the static went away.

[RobbieGong]

Hi Peter, Do you not find the velvet aspect pushes dust into the grooves like the cheapo velvet only ones do ?

[RobbieGong]

Hi Rob, I have the Audioquest gold carbon fibre brush but I have given up using them altogether after I found they created lots of static on my vinyl when I used them. Stopped using them and the static went away.

Interesting James, not sure if I've noitced an increase in static, afterall they're often named 'Anti static carbon brush' .....

[Boyse6748]

Hi Peter, Do you not find the velvet aspect pushes dust into the grooves like the cheapo velvet only ones do ?

No, not encountered that scenario, nor any additional static as previously mentioned.


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[julesd68]

Hi Rob, are you using an RCM to clean vinyl first?

[RobbieGong]

Hi Rob, are you using an RCM to clean vinyl first?

lol, knew that'd come :) Havnt got one yet but have looked into it / them.

I'd want a good (funds) biggest issue really for me is space.

I only purchase nm / mint vinyl if I can help it so the large majority of my vinyl is in great order.

I am aware though that a clean is the ultimate regardless

[Bigman80]

It's essential mate. Even the broken one I have here is demonstrative of that. Seriously important.
lol, knew that'd come :) Havnt got one yet but have looked into it / them.

I'd want a good (funds) biggest issue really for me is space.

I only purchase nm / mint vinyl if I can help it so the large majority of my vinyl is in great order.

I am aware though that a clean is the ultimate regardless

[RobbieGong]

It's essential mate. Even the broken one I have here is demonstrative of that. Seriously important.

Blimey ! Sounds serious! :eek: :D

Important I know, I dont have any cruddy, tired, scratched up tunes but yeah I know a good clean is... well good ;)

[Bigman80]

[emoji38]
Blimey ! Sounds serious! :eek: :D

Important I know, I dont have any cruddy, tired, scratched up tunes but yeah I know a good clean is good ;)

[Primalsea]

Ive been trying one of these out and I think it is one of the best brushes I have ever tried. You do need to moisten the brush a little with a quick spray of cleaner before using, jus to stop any static building up.

I then give the record a quick flick over with my carbon fibre brush afterwards.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Household-Sweater-Remover-Electrostatic-Removing/dp/B01MU7HTTS/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1526676271&sr=8-24&keywords=clothes+brush

[Jimbo]

I have the VPI RCM 16.5 Rob and it is a basic but very effective record cleaning machine. I could not live without one as they make such a difference to cruddy records. A good clean not only quietens vinyl down from all the ticks and pops it reveals finer detail in the recording.

I have cleaned second hand vinyl from the 1970s and got it sounding almost like new!:)

[RobbieGong]

I have the VPI RCM 16.5 Rob and it is a basic but very effective record cleaning machine. I could not live without one as they make such a difference to cruddy records. A good clean not only quietens vinyl down from all the ticks and pops it reveals finer detail in the recording.

I have cleaned second hand vinyl from the 1970s and got it sounding almost like new!:)

I hear ya James, As I say would like one at some point but where to put :scratch:

[julesd68]

LOL - it's true once you spend £500 or so on an RCM you can buy the cheapest carbon fibre brush going like I did, as you hardly need to use one. :)

Also you get the bonus of extended stylus life when you have super clean vinyl, but I'm sure you know that already...:D

The Audioquest brush just has a lot more fibres in it from what I can see.

[Barry]

To answer your question - I use a Decca carbon fibre brush. They come in two varieties: one consists of carbon fibre bristles alone, the second has a row of carbon fibre bristles on one side, and a row of fibreglass bristles on the other. I have tried both, but am quite content with the carbon fibre only type.

You can pick them up from Amazon for < £10.

I wouldn't use anything else.

[mikmas]

LOL - it's true once you spend £500 or so on an RCM you can buy the cheapest carbon fibre brush going like I did, as you hardly need to use one. :)

I found an even better (and much cheaper) solution .... CDs :lol:

[MikeMusic]

Furutech is good
Not cheap though

http://www.furutech.com/2014/08/06/9777/

[louie3]

Best I have ever used. Not throwaway cheap, but damned effective:

https://www.ursa-major.eu/

[struth]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLUE-HORIZON-PROBRUSH-RECORD-CLEANING-BRUSH/351751252978?hash=item51e6022bf2:g:JA0AAOxyVLNSq2x 7

got 2 of these or very similar(mine might be an older model).. works really well and self cleaning

[RobbieGong]

Best I have ever used. Not throwaway cheap, but damned effective:

https://www.ursa-major.eu/

Not cheap at all but looks Class ! and effective too (Never knew a carbon fibre brush could look so good either) :stalks: