AudioQuest Record Brush Antistatic Carbon Plate Brush

I have quite a few old LPs most in very good condition but there are some pops and background noise on a few of them. I used the brush as directed and could not believe the difference it made. Lots of the pops have gone and obviously some of the pops and background noise was dirt and static. A good product, quite expensive and wrapped in a black non- recyclable packet box thing inside a black cardboard box. Plastic packet not required and packaging could be much reduced.

The brush itself cleans the vinyl really well, but the cover which has to rotated to clean/protect the actual brush when not in use detaches far too easily. Just a small niggle, but irritating.

Bought a cheaper brush and it was terrible. This is soft and gets almost everything up in a few spins.

After many years of using CDs I’m back to listening music on vinyls and keeping the static fluff can be an issue. This little brush helps reduces this annoying problem. The bristles are soft and unlikely to scratch the vinyl surface.

Noticed a lot of surface noise on a new record - cleaned thoroughly but no difference - replaced my old project anti static brush with this audio quest brush today - wow - surface noise virtually zero - what a difference - I wish I’d bought one years ago.

The handle is fixed only by the spring of the plastic. Ideally it needs tiny bolt/screw as it comes away really easily, which soon gets tedious. Good cleaner though for removing everyday dust and fluff. Probably doesn't reduce static but certainly generates very little compared with the traditional felt brushes.

Looks & feels premium from a well known brand. It does its job well … better than a budget one? Probably not but I’m happy.

AudioQuest just get things right. What's not to like at this price. I've seem (but obviously not bought) a german brand record brush that sells for £360!