Stylus cleaner

@ Dougdeacon

Where does ZYX say not to use a solution, and that it will void the warranty?

Not on their website! Pure BS!

I have used LAST stylus cleaning solution for years on ZYX cartridges with no problems.

ZYX has no mention of stylus cleaning solution warnings in the manual ether!

Ortofon specifically advises against using any liquid stylus cleaners with their cartridges, although I'm not sure how it may affect any warranty claims. They recommend the Onzow Zerodust as the safest and most effective stylus cleaner.

What advantages does the Onzow have over liquid stylus cleaners?

Liquid cleaners have the potential to loosen some adhesives that are used to mount the stylus to the cantilever, and can also travel up the cantilever and possibly affect some internal components like damping material. The Onzow Zerodust avoids these from possibly occurring.