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Koetsu Rosewood - Best/safest way to clean stylus

I have a Koetsu Rosewood Signature and have been cleaning the stylus using LAST (I think that is the brand) liquid with a brush, followed by using the cueing to drop the needle onto a Magic Eraser 4-5 times. I think this works pretty well, but I worry about the liquid... having read about liquid wicking up the cantilever, etc.

Could using liquid damage the cartridge? Could dropping the cueing down onto the Magic Eraser "grab" the needle and damage the suspension as I raise it? It seems like the only safe way to use Magic Eraser because I don't trust my hands to be steady enough to do it any other way.

Is there another cleaning method that has actually been proven (via microscope) to clean the needle safely and be safe for the cartridge?

Thanks
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terry9
2,354 posts
 
I use high purity vodka every 5 hours or so. Tilt the Koetsu down and brush carefully.
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whart
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@terry9 

"I use high purity vodka every 5 hours or so."....

That's cool. What do you do with the cartridge?

terry9
2,354 posts
 
Ah - the Koetsu demands a DRC burgundy.
oregon
828 posts
 
No liquids on my Dynavector X-1. i use the ME. 
I I agree with Lewm. 
Key word here is CAREFUL. 
I cut a very small wedge of ME. Glue it to a tooth pick, and “carefully “ lift the ME into the stylus and carefully bring it straight down. My Transrotor is eye level, so I can do this without too many contortions. 
Sometimes, I use a carbon brush as well. 
I have a small plastic cup with a lid and I place both items inside to keep them clean. 
 
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slaw
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I understand the reasoning behind those who choose not to use any sort of liquids, however, IMO, it defies common sense not to use some sort of fluid, every now and then for cleaning.
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