Stylus cleaners

Posted by: Mekon on 22 April 2003

I've just had a new cart fitted (DV 10X5), and want to keep it clean, but don't fancy shelling out £70 on Epay for an AT-637. I've seen mention of the Lyra liquid & brush, and some green Linn material. My dealer recommended the Russ Andrews product.

Other than the AT-637, are they all much of a muchness, or is there a particularly good one? Are there any to avoid, and are there any that aren't suitable for the Dynavector?

Posted on: 22 April 2003 by David Stewart

What you really need is a soft bristle brush for routine removal of surface dust and lint etc., plus a short stiff bristle brush for removal of the more stubborn caked-on detritus which accumulates over time.

A small soft artists paintbrush is ideal for the former task. For the latter I find the Disc Doctor product very effective. It can be used dry or with the supplied fluid. Available here and elsewhere.

David

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Posted on: 22 April 2003 by David Stewart

Interesting - it appears from the photo that the AC014 brush is the same as the one supplied with the Disc Doctor product!

David

Posted on: 22 April 2003 by Frank Abela

Lyra's SPT is the best! Gets rid of gunk and is OK with Dynavectors. The brush it comes with is also excellent.

Regards,
Frank.
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Posted on: 24 April 2003 by Raphael

Hi there
I use an Onzow Zerodust and it works really well - no problem with Dynavectors. Just in case you have not heard of it, it is some slightly sticky stuff into which you lower your cartridge/stylus and then lift up. The sticky stuff holds the dirt and leaves you with a clean stylus. You can clean the sticky stuff under running water.
Available from hififorsale.com - I am not connected to them!
Cheers
Raphael

Posted on: 24 April 2003 by Simon Matthews

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Posted on: 25 April 2003 by domfjbrown

quote:
Originally posted by Raphael:
Hi there
I use an Onzow Zerodust and it works really

Second that - works nice on my NAD533 (in a bedroom system).

I also use that Discwasher brush/fluid set (cost about a tenner in 1999) on my P3 in the main rig - I usually use it fluidless. Works possibly better than the Onzo stuff, but it's way more scary to use and the cartridge is more vunerable.

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