I have found a good brush, used correctly, is invaluable to remove dust before play, and shouldn't cause audible damage. However, I wonder about the leather mat - if you're using a brush before play while the record is rotating, the record could be slipping a bit on the mat. Any contaminants on the mat or the underside of the album could be getting ground into the record.
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Tony
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