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The Hunt E.D.A. Mark 6 Carbon Fiber Record Brush doesn’t take the place of a quality wet cleaning, but it keeps the crud out of the grooves after you’ve cleaned. It has two rows of carbon-fiber bristles that bracket an exquisite velvet pad. Just let it rest on the platter for a couple of rotations, then slide it off. Voila. $29.94, musichallaudio.com Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
Vinyl is cool, for the 438th time. And so are you. But even better, if the person you are gift shopping for is into vinyl, he or she is probably into things that sound really nice, in general. Our music gift guide this year is all about platters that spin, and good sound. Yes, some of the price tags might make you question how much you really love the vinyl lover on your list, but far be it from us to tell you how to live, or love. We can tell you what to buy, however.