Quote Originally Posted by Ali Tait View Post
Quick question- I'm getting a lot of static, to the point where the mat comes away with the record. At the moment there is no mains earth on the mains cable to the TT. Is there any mileage in connecting a mains earth and running a wire to one of the spindle bolts to help this?
I think this has to do with the humidity in the room, type of mat and possibly the material of clothes and carpet rather than stray electricity that needs grounding. Are you using a felt mat?