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In the Forum: Analog Playback
In the Thread: Micro Seiki RX-5000 static discharge issue
Post Subject: Depends on SourcePosted by Paul S on: 7/5/2022
Discussed many times on this site is the "dedicated ground" (aka "bleeder"), which generally includes a driven copper ground rod and a wire to it from the TT, arm, SUT, and/or phono stage.  The idea is to get the resistance as low as possible, so the static "wants" to drain off. It is possible that something in (or on) your TT creates the static, likely from a reciprocating mass that acts as a generator, but it might be any of several causes. Of course, everything in the TT should be systemically "star grounded" to begin with, nothing orphaned. Some environments are more conducive (sorry...) to static than others, and it can take some good sleuthing to resolve this problem. You can always try a Milty Zero-Stat, or newer variant. Rubber-ish mats might cause (or exacerbate) such a problem; a cork mat "shouldn't".

Good Luck!


Best regards.
Paul S

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