I own a Sound-Smith Zephyr MIMC Star cartridge and the maker/manual recommends lowering the stylus 2/3 times into a flat piece of Blue Tack, before/after each record is played. Seems to work very well.
I learned the hard way
I thought, (secretly hoped) some of you have had some hard luck stories to tell from your audio adventures that may have provided some benefit from sharing here so others may benefit..
I waited years until recently to try some Lyra SPT stylus treatment. The other weekend I opened the little top on the little bottle and turned it to an angle for application to it's little brush. The bottles' contents began spilling on my countertop. WTF! I then noticed/realized that there are two tops. The lower top came off when I unscrewed the smaller upper top. I just watched as $30 drained on to my countertop. I then made sure the lower top was extremely tight going forward.
The good thing is, half a bottle will still last years.
I waited years until recently to try some Lyra SPT stylus treatment. The other weekend I opened the little top on the little bottle and turned it to an angle for application to it's little brush. The bottles' contents began spilling on my countertop. WTF! I then noticed/realized that there are two tops. The lower top came off when I unscrewed the smaller upper top. I just watched as $30 drained on to my countertop. I then made sure the lower top was extremely tight going forward.
The good thing is, half a bottle will still last years.
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@jetter - would that be - after the amp has oscilated to destruction? :-) Actually, I had not heard of zobel networks until your repsonse (thanks) - I purchased a NAIM and the dealer warned me of the issue - so I bought cables that worked with the amp. I think the issue is, manufacturers should warn about the possibility - then the customer could take the appropriate action to prevent it - whatever solution they choose. - perhaps the manufacturer should include a Zobel network in the box? Thanks for the info - sharing benefits everyone. |
RE: oscilation... I don't want to hijack this thread - topic is continued here... https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/would-you-change-your-amp-selection-knowing Cheers |
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