ZeroDust still the best?

Glory,

I had the same reservations too, but finally decided to go for it and the ME has worked out fine for me. I can mount a thin piece of the ME on a nickel and it sits nicely on the platter allowing me to easily lower the stylus on it and raise it using the lift. I could not do this with the Zero Dust. As I said the ME was easier to use in my system. I still think the Zero Dust is a very good product, but the ME works better for me.

I too used the Zero Dust, however, after changing carts from robust Denon 103 to the very delicate Dynavector 17 D III,
I realized the ZD might be too risky
in that the gell could catch the stylus and bend the cantilever during a passionate cleaning
(some LPs just move me, shake my bones and rattle me).
At a loss and in need of a passionate cleaning, I finally retrieved the MCME
which was given to me (a fellow audiogonee)
and timbers shimmer me
it was as delicate as a babies arse in ke tuck ee
So now, Mr. Clean magic Eraser is the only one for me!

I was under the impression that if one uses the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser; the final step was to use the Zero Dust in order to make sure no fibers are carried by the needle?

I wonder if the ME has anything that may harm/migrate up the cantiliver? Did someone check this? etc.. etc...

The ME is chemical-free and used dry. I know many use a cube of ME and then dip the stylus into it and this may be the best approach for those with poor eyesight and unsteady hands.

However, the approach that works best for me is how I've seen DougDeacon use it. That technique uses a thin piece glued to a toothpick like a brush. The ME is gently brushed down the sides of the stylus, obviously not back a forth. I don't think there are any fibers left behind, but I always use my soft stylus brush before and after the ME. This method has kept my XV-1s stylus clean and shiny.