Stylus cleaners, Soundsmith Cart, & Patience

Posted by gkirkos (A) on April 24, 2015 at 09:41:49

Hi all

I use all manner of dry stylus cleaning methods (Zerodust, Blu Tack, Magic Eraser) and struggle to keep the stylus of my SoundSmith Aida clean. It always seems to have something stuck to it. I have resorted (see comment below) to using a liquid cleaner (the Clearaudio product) occasionally, probably once every 10 records, and this seems to work very well for a few records. However, I have read Mr Ledermann's comments on stylus damage that can be caused by liquid cleaners.

I regularly clean my records but certainly not every play.

The SS Aida has a broad stylus tip that is not tolerant of debris. Result is noticable surface noise if the stylus is not super clean. When everything is clean it's brilliant. I have done hours and hours of setup and alignment, I don't think it's that.

My question is has anyone used liquid cleaners on SS Carts and had the stylus fall off? I just ordered Stylast and Last and are going to try those.

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Topic - Stylus cleaners, Soundsmith Cart, & Patience - gkirkos 09:41:49 04/24/15 (23)

RE: Stylus cleaners, Soundsmith Cart, & Patience - PMC0607 03:56:17 04/30/15 (0)

gonna take my chances - gkirkos 14:43:41 04/29/15 (0)

RE: Stylus cleaners, Soundsmith Cart, & Patience - SgreenP@MSN.com 12:30:47 04/29/15 (0)

Stylast! - gkirkos 10:58:04 04/29/15 (1)

RE: Stylast! - John Elison 17:52:15 05/01/15 (0)

note from Mr Ledermann and interesting article - gkirkos 15:03:09 04/28/15 (0)

Thanks! - gkirkos 09:54:28 04/28/15 (0)

RE: Stylus cleaners, Soundsmith Cart, & Patience - Tubesteak 18:25:55 04/24/15 (0)

ME and carbon fibre - valvesonly 15:28:03 04/24/15 (0)

I use Stylast too, BUT .... - Amphissa 13:23:39 04/24/15 (4)

RE: I use Stylast too, BUT .... - gkirkos 13:36:37 04/24/15 (3)

RE: I use Stylast too, BUT .... - John Elison 15:52:13 04/24/15 (1)

RE: I use Stylast too, BUT .... - Raiderman 17:05:48 04/24/15 (0)

RE: I use Stylast too, BUT .... - Amphissa 15:50:30 04/24/15 (0)

I have used Last stylus cleaner for 30 years without issues - richardl 12:26:53 04/24/15 (1)

RE: I have used Last stylus cleaner for 30 years without issues - Crazy Dave 14:10:01 04/24/15 (0)

RE: Stylus cleaners, Soundsmith Cart, & Patience - John Elison 12:25:09 04/24/15 (0)

RE: Stylus cleaners, Soundsmith Cart, & Patience - Dman 11:23:09 04/24/15 (0)

Been applying Stylast before each side of an LP for 30+ years. - Opus 33 1/3 10:58:00 04/24/15 (4)

I am another lifelong fan of Stylast. I use it every side.. no problems. nt - Nuit 11:47:14 04/26/15 (0)

RE: Been applying Stylast before each side of an LP for 30+ years. - gkirkos 11:09:31 04/24/15 (1)

RE: Been applying Stylast before each side of an LP for 30+ years. - orthophonic 11:35:17 04/24/15 (0)

RE: +1 Stylast - mcbuddah 11:08:22 04/24/15 (0)

Stylus cleaners, Soundsmith Cart, & Patience

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