Mr. Clean - Erase`

It's a tip I picked up here and it WORKS! My M97xE stylus was looking black, lumpy, and fuzzy, and a few strokes with a Magic Eraser cleaned it in no time. I now give the stylus a few strokes with the Eraser between every 2 or 3 records to keep it fresh.

Check this:http://www.high-endaudio.com/Magic.html

Some things not mentioned in that particular M.E. post:

- clean the stylus after every side (important)

- dry brush first to remove any loose fluff, then M.E. it

- always dry brush or ZeroDust after using the M.E., to remove any M.E. fibers (they're abrasive, you don't want them on your vinyl)

Anyone wanting a writeup can email me. I have a Word doc explaining the research and several methods of safe, effective usage based on our experience and that of many happy users. Also, as Rushton said, a search on VA will turn up hundreds of posts.

Amusingly, there's now a U.K. audio outlet selling M.E. based stylus cleaners for £6 apiece, http://www.vinylcare.co.uk/stylus_cleaner.htm I'm thinking patent infringement suit. ;-)

The before/after stylus photos at the bottom are pretty interesting, though the grunge remaining near the cantilever in the "after" photo can be removed by a better technique than simply dipping the stylus in the M.E. That technique (explained in the Word doc) is mildly riskier, but also more effective.

Soundlogic,

Thanks for posting that link. That's the Word doc I offered above. I sent it to Arthur months ago but didn't know he'd posted it up on his site. Makes it easier for all to read.

Doug

I have been using the Magic Eraser to clean my Lyra Titan for about three months now. I have ceased looking for a replacement cartridge. My Titan is about three years old and has approx 1300-1500 hours. Still sounds great, I am thinking I can get another 2-3 years of play from it now.