@lewm love that Acaia ion been and it’s only $150.00
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I really don’t know. I’m trying to figure out what might work but maybe an inonizer isn’t the perfect answer to destatic vinyl records. That’s why I’m posting to see what might work. It just seems that whenever you take a device and label it as an audio product the price multiples dramatically. SpecificationCurrent Consumption: 0.25A or 0.12A Air Velocity: 45CFM-110CFM (Adjustable) Air Flow Characteristics: 40cm*60cm Operating Temperature: 0~50℃ Ion Balance(Offset Voltage): 0±10 V. Noise level: <57dB Air volume: 1.0~2.0㎥/min Ion Needle Material: Pure Copper Silicone power cord length: 1.7m Test Results
I also found a small battery or USB powered version that would mount easily on a stand next to your turntable but apparently this also should only be used for a short time. |
“It’s not good to run an ionizer continuously…” That cautionary note applies only to devices that generate ozone. The devices we’ve mentioned so far don’t produce ozone. On second thought, that plasma igniter might produce a tiny amount of ozone, but you’d not run it constantly, and the amount of ozone produced would be trivial. |
I’ve usually heard good things about the Destat 3 but too expensive for me. I’m a retired tube electronics tech (mostly tube anyway) and on a tight budget. Have built most of my equipment or at least modded it. So looking for a cheap way to accomplish this. The Ion Beam sounds pretty good and mountable but still $150. Wondering if a simple small negative ion generator like this might work. It also is not AC powered so could be near the turntable and only $60. Maybe could be mounted on the turntable frame on the opposite side away from the phono cartridge and pointing towards the record. Anyone has ideas on this? |
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