OK, record is now clean, how about the Stylus?


There has been a lot of emphasis above about keeping the STYLUS clean as even more important than cleaning the record. I use an Onzow Zero pad before each side of an album, then some Stylast stylus treatment.
Two questions: what do you think of that regimen (expensive)? what do you think about dipping the stylus on some Magic Eraser for cleaning (very cheap)??
rsasso
Cleaning the stylus twice for playing an album is *very* excessive. Unless your records are incredibly grimy, you can easily go 5-10 albums before cleaning again. This will cut your costs dramatically and your stylus will stay plenty clean. Your current regimen is very wasteful, time consuming, and costly...

I worked for several hi-end shops back in the late 70s, early 80s. I played a lot of records. I also looked at a lot of stylii under a microscope to see their condition and whether they needed cleaning - this is how I developed my 5-10 albums cleaning regimen. As I said before, unless your records are absolutely filthy (no way, right?), you are over-cleaning.

-RW-
Oh! So you're one of those sons of b****s that sold us that crap that clogged our records and stylii. And, when did you say before?

It's not always what you see on the stylus, but rather what you don't see build up on the stylus. With the ME there is virtually no cost per cleaning. I believe the recommendation to touch up between album sides came from a very reputable cartridge designer. But, clean when you will, not sweat off my arse.
Does Magic Eraser refer to the household cleaning item manufactured by M r . C l e a n by P&G?

- Please provide more detail on the technique.

- Is ME suitable for all cartrige types?

thanks, ed
I use Magic Eraser and love it, I dont really use my LAST cleaner anymore. I am glad this method got out before the Clever Clock, Magic Pebble, and Teleportation tweak over at M.D. Inc got a hold of it!