I got a stylus cleaning kit for, but---------

Wow, it's been nearly 5 years since I first wrote about the Magic Eraser for stylus cleaning. Time flies! Here's the original thread .

Only one thing has changed from that original recommendation: stylus cleaning should be done after every side, not every few sides. Jonathon Carr of Lyra set me straight on that. It's necessary to prevent buildup of microscopic PVC particles removed from the vinyl by heat and friction. Used correctly, the ME + a dry brush prevent buildup without the risk of chemicals or liquids, while costing virtually nothing.

Here's a link to the wikipedia article on the ME which many people find helpful in understanding how it works.

Rushton, Dan_Ed, Nsgarch and hundreds (thousands?) of other vinyl-philes continue to use and recommend it. They and I maintain cartridges costing $3K and up with this simple technique.

THANKS A LOT. MIKE

I'm another big believer in the Magic Eraser. I've been using it since I first read about it 1-1/2 years ago. I have a removable headshell and an 8x photographic loupe magnifier, and it was easy to see all the gunk and fuzz that had accumulated, and how effectively the ME takes it off.

It also showed how essential it is to brush off the ME dust after cleaning, because the ME leaves little abrasive white flecks all over the stylus and cantilever. I use one of the brushes that came with one of my cartridges and the magnifier verified that it brushes this residue right off.

The ME is such an effective DRY stylus cleaner that I can't help chuckling at all the expensive--especially liquid-based--audiophile stylus cleaners out there.

Buy a 2-pack of Magic Erasers and cut one into 1/2" x 2" x 1" prisms. Hand 'em out to your friends at your next Audiophile Society meeting.

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I Sixth the ME for stylus cleaning. Nothing comes close at any price.
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Rgds,
Larry
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Mike
Yes, Mr.Clean Magic Eraser , a soft brush including a magnifying glass and Mag Lite at time's for thorough inspection's after heavy use.

And while I have the opportunity.

I would like to past along a Thank You to Dougdeacon and Nsgarch for all their "hard work and contributions" over the year's here in the discussion section.